JOHNSON, Vt. — A motorcycle crash on Vermont Route 100C left one man dead Sunday morning.
At approximately 11:10 a.m., Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department deputies and emergency responders arrived at the scene of the crash.
Authorities identified the motorcycle operator as 54-year-old Phillip Rich Jr., who was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that Rich’s motorcycle was traveling north at a high speed when it crossed the center line and collided with a southbound SUV that had come to a stop.
Both occupants of the SUV reported no injuries.
The crash remains under investigation. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department at (802) 888-3502.