North Adams Man Killed In Stamford Motorcycle Accident
STAMFORD, Vt. — Conner Caron, 20, of North Adams, Mass., was pronounced dead at the scene of a motorcycle crash Thursday afternoon in Stamford, Vt., according to Vermont State Police.
The Bennington Banner reported that troopers from the Shaftsbury barracks were dispatched to the scene on VT Route 100 near Robillard Road around 3:47 p.m.
Police reported that a preliminary investigation indicated that a 2018 Jeep Cherokee, driven by Rita Bolognani of North Adams, was preparing to enter Vermont Route 100 from a side road connecting Robillard Road and VT Route 100.
As Bolognani neared the road's edge, Caron’s motorcycle struck the front driver's side area of the Jeep, causing Caron to be thrown from the vehicle. Bolognani was not injured in the incident.
Based on witness statements, police also reported that speed was a factor in the crash.
The Stamford Fire Department, Northern Berkshire EMS, and Vermont AOT were also on scene to assist with the investigation.
The accident is still under investigation.
