SHAFTSBURY, VT. —
A Shaftsbury excessive-speed stop on US Route 7 clocked a driver at 90 mph in a 55 mph zone on May 29, Vermont State Police say.
Shaftsbury excessive speed citation on US Route 7
Troopers say they saw a vehicle traveling southbound near mile marker 20 at 90 mph, well above the posted 55 mph limit. After a traffic stop, they identified the driver as John Richard Kourbage, 46, of Winhall.
Kourbage was cited for excessive speed, according to police. He is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on July 13 at 8:30 a.m.
The charges are allegations, and Kourbage is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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