Vermont State Police say a 24-year-old man from Hanceville, Alabama, died following a motorcycle crash on VT Route 58 in Irasburg on July 4, 2026. According to police reports, Korban Rutherford was traveling westbound when he swerved to the right, left the roadway, and collided with a tree. Emergency responders transported him to North Country Hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite life-saving efforts.
Witnesses reported that Rutherford swerved after noticing a Chevrolet Silverado HD, operated by 28-year-old Cody Miller of Irasburg, entering VT Route 58 from Houston Heights. However, it was determined that Miller’s vehicle had come to a complete stop before entering the westbound lane and did not enter Rutherford’s path.
The crash occurred around 11:31 a.m. under clear weather conditions, and Rutherford’s motorcycle sustained minor damage, while Miller’s vehicle was unharmed. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities encourage anyone with additional information to contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881.
Source: Vermont State Police
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