Man dies after colliding with pontoon boat on Merrimack River

A Nashua man, identified as Erick H. Machado, died following a collision on the Merrimack River. The incident involved a personal watercraft and a pontoon boat. Officials stated that Machado came into contact with the pontoon boat's propeller, which caused severe injuries to his legs. Marine Patrol officers and State Police are continuing their investigation into the crash while Machado's grief-stricken family members and friends struggle to come to terms with the tragic loss.