Fatal crash claims life of 20-year-old in Newport Center

NEWPORT CENTER — A 20-year-old Troy man died early Sunday in a single-vehicle crash on Searles Road, Vermont State Police reported.

Christopher Kirsch was pronounced dead at the scene after his 2016 Subaru WRX crossed the westbound lane, struck several trees, and overturned on the south side of the roadway.

The crash occurred around 1:15 a.m.

Newport Center Fire Department and Newport Ambulance Service assisted state police at the scene.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks at 802-334-8881.