NEWBURY — A motorcyclist died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash involving two motorcycles near the P & H Truck Stop on Route 302.
Vermont State Police troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to the crash at approximately 3:25 p.m.
Upon arrival, the operator of the first motorcycle was found unresponsive.
CPR was initiated immediately, but despite lifesaving efforts, the operator was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS.
The second operator, Steven Staniszewski, 72, of Stevensville, Maryland, sustained no injuries.
His 2020 Indian Roadmaster motorcycle sustained moderate damage to the rear and left side.
Preliminary investigation indicates that Staniszewski was traveling east on Route 302 and had slowed down as a truck was turning into the parking lot of the P & H Truck Stop.
The first operator, who also was traveling eastbound on a 2020 Harley Davidson Tri Glide Ultra, collided with the rear of Staniszewski’s motorcycle.
The first operator was ejected from his vehicle, which came to rest on the southern side of the roadway.
At this time, neither speed nor impairment appear to be contributing factors.
The crash remains under active investigation.
The name of the deceased operator is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Weather conditions were clear and road conditions were dry at the time of the crash.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111.
