Goffstown driver accused in fatal Sept motorcycle accident now on house arrest

A Goffstown driver accused of negligent homicide in the deaths of three motorcyclists last fall is out on bail. 

Anthony J. Summers, 32, was released Wednesday, on a promise to return to court, and placed on house arrest, among other restrictions. Summers is charged with three counts of felony negligent homicide while drunk driving; three counts of felony negligent homicide; and one count of felony falsifying evidence.

An indictment is not an indication of guilt. Rather, it is a finding by a Grand Jury that enough evidence of an alleged crime exists to warrant bringing a case to trial.

Judge Elizabeth Leonard on Wednesday ruled in favor of a bail request made by Summers' attorney Alex Yiokarinis during a hearing Jan. 6.

Pam Bettencourt, of Hudson, knew the victims Scott and Robyn Blomerth from Springhaven Campground in Alton, which the Blomerths owned, and the third victim Timothy “TJ” Sullivan frequented. She said she could not stop crying after hearing the news, and it brings her right back to the day it occurred.

“I still can’t believe what happened, and I lay in bed every night thinking about it,” Bettencourt said.

Bettencourt said the fact it wasn’t the first offense for Summers, and that he had alcohol and substances in his system, makes the bail ruling difficult to understand.

At the bail hearing, Yiokarinis said Summers lives in Goffstown with his wife, and has been employed as a paving company foreperson for over 10 years. Despite a driving history including a 2015 drunk driving conviction, Yiokarinis said Summers is a “safe driver.”

County Attorney Keith Cormier summarized the allegations, saying an officer observed Summers with bloodshot eyes, but did not know if that was due to intoxication or the accident. Cormier said while the crash was reported at 6:10 p.m., a blood draw was taken at 12:48 a.m., and Summers had a blood alcohol content of 0.027, with THC and amphetamines in his system.

He said witnesses told officers they saw the Bronco hit two motorcycles traveling side by side, and one witness said Summer was more than halfway into the oncoming lane.

Leonard wrote in her order Summers stated immediately after the accident he was looking at his passenger, and looked back at the road as the collision occurred.

“According to the parties, the defendant did not exhibit signs of impairment at the scene of the accident except for bloodshot eyes which may have been caused by the deployment of the air bags in the defendant’s vehicle,” Leonard wrote.

Leonard wrote Summers refused the blood draw, which led to a warrant for one. She said his blood alcohol concentration was below the legal limit, at 0.027, and he tested positive for drugs. She also noted the motorcycle operator believed to be struck first had a BAC over the legal limit.

Leonard referenced a state law that says a defendant should be released on a promise to return to court, or cash bail, subject to conditions pending trial, unless cause is found the release would not “reasonably assure the appearance of the person as required or will endanger the safety of the person or of any other person or the community.”

“Having considered the information presented at the Bail Hearing, the Court finds that the defendant’s release on personal recognizance bail with strict conditions is appropriate,” Leonard wrote. “In addition to the standard conditions of release on personal recognizance, the Court finds that placing the defendant on house arrest is appropriate.”

Summers is ordered to remain at home at all times except when working, or attending court hearings, medical appointments, or meetings with his attorney. He also cannot drive.

Court documents show while awaiting trial, Summers cannot commit a crime, must appear at court proceedings, advise the court if he moves, and comply with all civil stalking orders. Summers is prohibited from traveling outside the state, possessing a firearm or dangerous weapon, or using alcohol or narcotic drugs.

Leonard stated if Summers fails to comply with bail conditions, the court will “almost certainly” immediately revoke bail, and place him in jail during the trial.

Cormier was unavailable for a comment on Wednesday. Yiokarinis declined to comment on the bail ruling.

The accident happened on Route 11 in Gilford, on Sept. 20, near Country Village Way. The state's case alleges Summers' 2025 Ford Bronco crossed into oncoming traffic on Lake Shore Road, hitting two motorcycles.

Scott Blomerth was operating one motorcycle, with wife Robyn as his passenger. The couple died at the scene. The operator of the second bike, Timothy “TJ” Sullivan, was hospitalized and later died on Oct. 5.

Summers originally appeared in Laconia District Court on two charges of negligent homicide and falsifying evidence. His case was elevated to Superior Court on Oct. 1. Grand Jury indictments were issued on Dec. 19, followed by a probable cause affidavit on Dec. 22 to support the charges.

A dispositional conference is scheduled for Feb. 17 at 8:30 a.m. at the Belknap County Superior Court.

Michael Lynch, a friend of the victims who has been in contact with their family and other friends, said they are “livid beyond words” about the judge’s ruling.

“In my mind, he murdered three people, and that is in my mind, but to be asking for bail and have it granted isn’t right,” Lynch said.

He said three families, as well as the victims’ friends, are suffering immensely right now. Lynch thinks it's a sign of the system failing them.

“It is horrible, especially because this guy can go to work and make a living,” Lynch said. “Can Scott and Robyn do that? And TJ? No. They don’t have a voice in this anymore, and that is the sad part.”