The Leader of the Ride Has Died, State Rep. Charlie St. Clair, D-Laconia

Leader of the ride since 1991 for Laconia Motorcycle Week, Charlie St. Clair, who was also a Democrat Laconia State Representative, has died as a result of his injuries while making his way on a motorcycle on way for his 50th rally to the nation largest gathering at Sturgis, South Dakota following a catastrophic accident with his rear wheel exploding on an interstate highway.