Washington County man seriously injured in three-vehicle crash in Vermont

Vermont State Police tell us that a man from Granville in Washington County is seriously injured after a crash involving three vehicles on Saturday afternoon.

Troopers responded to the crash on Route 22A in Addison County, VT around 1:30 p.m.

The first vehicle struck the rear driver side door of the second vehicle, which caused the second vehicle to drive into a ditch off the northbound lane.

Police say the first vehicle continued driving southbound and struck the third vehicle, operated by the man from Granville.

The individual from Granville was operating a motorcycle, said police.

Troopers say after being struck, the motorcyclist was positioned on the shoulder of the northbound lane.

He was taken to the University of Vermont Medical Center for suspected serious injuries, said State Police.

Authorities say the driver of the vehicle that struck the man from Granville was life-flighted to the same hospital for serious injuries.

Vermont State Police say the investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper Gurwicz at the Vermont State Police New Haven Barracks at 802-388-4919.