Gorham, NH – Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Massachusetts Woman
A motorcycle crash on North Main Street (Route 16) in Gorham, NH, resulted in the death of a 29-year-old woman on October 5 at approximately 10:30 p.m.
According to the Gorham Police Department, the incident involved a 2011 black Harley-Davidson motorcycle, operated by Ryan Collins Tidwell, 29, of Berlin, NH. Tidwell was traveling with a second motorcycle when the crash occurred. Michaela Svetlana Waldrop, 29, of Malden, Massachusetts, was a passenger on Tidwell’s motorcycle and suffered fatal injuries, being pronounced dead at the scene. Next of kin notifications have been completed.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing. The Gorham Police Department encourages witnesses or anyone with information to contact Lt. Eoin Stapleton at (603) 466-2334 or via email at estapleton@gorhamnhpd.gov.
In tribute to her daughter, Waldrop’s mother plans to establish The Michaela Waldrop Foundation, aimed at supporting underserved individuals and families—aligning with Michaela’s passion for social work. A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for the foundation’s initial endowment, highlighting Michaela’s commitment to helping others throughout her life.