On Monday, November 10, 2025, Rochester Police arrested Tayshawn Sheppard, 19, of Somersworth, in connection with the July 24 fatal motor vehicle accident on Rochester Hill Road that killed 25-year-old Adrian Sharman of Rochester.

Sheppard is being charged with Negligent Homicide, Vehicular Assault, Reckless Operation, Speeding, Criminal Mischief, Yellow/Solid Line Violation, and Unlawful Passing on the Left. He was released on PR bail and is scheduled for a Probable Cause hearing on December 16, 2025.

At 6:46 a.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, Rochester Police, Rochester Fire, and Frisbie EMS responded to the area of Rochester Hill Road for a multi-vehicle crash. When officers arrived on scene, it was determined that four vehicles were involved.

Through investigation, it was determined that a 2023 black Acura Integra, driven by Tayshawn Sheppard, crossed over the double yellow lines while heading into Rochester, colliding with several vehicles: a 2015 silver Toyota Corolla driven by Adrian Sharman, a 2021 gray Toyota Camry driven by Pasquale Aiello, and a 2011 black Hyundai Sonata driven by Michael Larose.

Adrian Sharman, 25, of Rochester, NH, was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no passengers in his vehicle. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, the incident resulted in Sharman’s death. He was wearing a seatbelt. Sharman’s vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

Tayshawn Sheppard, 19, of Somersworth, NH, did not sustain any injuries, and there were no passengers in his vehicle. He was wearing a seatbelt. Sheppard’s vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

Pasquale Aiello, 56, of Rochester, NH, sustained minor injuries and was released at the scene. There were no passengers in his vehicle. He was wearing a seatbelt. Aiello’s vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

Michael Larose, 50, of Rochester, NH, did not sustain any injuries, and there were no passengers in his vehicle. He was wearing a seatbelt. Larose’s vehicle sustained minor damage and was able to be driven from the scene.