Vermont State Police say a West Burke motorcycle crash on VT Route 5A resulted in serious injuries on May 16, 2026. The crash occurred around 5:46 p.m. when a 22-year-old Montpelier resident, Anthony Gibson, operating a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, reportedly crossed the center line and collided with a BMW motorcycle driven by 70-year-old Gilbert Trenholme of Barton.
Two hospitalized after the West Burke motorcycle crash
According to police, both motorcycles sustained severe damage and were deemed totaled. Gibson was transported to Dartmouth Hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries, while Trenholme was taken to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital with moderate, non-life-threatening injuries.
The crash prompted assistance from the Sutton and West Burke fire departments and other responders. The investigation is ongoing.
Source: Vermont State Police
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