BRANDON, Vt. (WCAX) - A 62-year-old Brandon man died early Tuesday morning after his car struck a utility pole.

It happened on Forest Dale Road in Brandon. Vermont State Police say David Fletcher lost control and drove off the west side of the road near the intersection with Country Club Road.

Despite lifesaving efforts on scene, he was later pronounced dead at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Police say alcohol was likely involved in the crash and that Fletcher was not wearing a seatbelt.

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