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. Upon arrival, officers determined that four vehicles were involved, not three as previously reported.

Preliminary investigations indicate that a 2023 black Acura Integra, driven by Tayshawn Sheppard, crossed over the double yellow lines while heading into Rochester and collided 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 Sharman’s vehicle. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, Sharman’s injuries proved fatal. He was wearing a seatbelt. Sharman’s vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

Tayshawn Sheppard, 19, of Somersworth, NH, was not injured. There were no passengers in Sheppard’s 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 treated and released at the scene. There were no passengers in Aiello’s vehicle. He was wearing a seatbelt. Aiello’s vehicle sustained heavy damage and was towed from the scene.

Michael Larose, 50, of Rochester, NH, was not injured. There were no passengers in Larose’s vehicle. He was wearing a seatbelt. Larose’s vehicle sustained minor damage and was able to drive from the scene.

All aspects of this motor vehicle crash remain under investigation. The Strafford County Regional Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team responded and assisted with the investigation. Rochester Hill Road was shut down between Ryan Circle and Squire Lane during the investigation but reopened several hours later.

Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is encouraged to contact the Rochester Police Department at (603) 330-7128.