BARTON, Vt. — A 39-year-old man died following a motorcycle crash on Barton Orleans Road on Saturday afternoon.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. when Jason Eastman, of Barton, reportedly lost control of his motorcycle while traveling north.
Authorities said Eastman went off the roadway, was thrown from the motorcycle, and collided with a utility pole. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police confirmed that speed was a contributing factor in the crash. Eastman was wearing a helmet at the time of the incident. No other vehicles were involved.
An investigation is underway, and the roadway was temporarily closed to facilitate emergency response and crash analysis.