STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24A1006927
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: TROOPER SHAMIR EXANTUS
STATION: WILLISTON
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 09/26/2024; 07:44
TOWN: COLCHESTER
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: I-89 N / MM 96.6
WEATHER: RAIN
ROAD CONDITIONS: WET
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: WESLEY VIXAMAR
AGE: 27
SEAT BELT? YES
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: BURLINGTON, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2016
VEHICLE MAKE: SUBARU
VEHICLE MODEL: FORESTER
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: TOTALED
INJURIES: NONE
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 09/26/24 at 0744, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks responded to a single-motor vehicle crash located near mile marker 96.6 on I-89 northbound in the Town of Colchester. Upon arrival, Troopers located the one vehicle at a position of uncontrolled rest on its side facing east on I-89 in the traveling lane. Further investigation revealed that Operator 1, Wesley Vixamar was traveling north in the passing lane and hydroplaned, which resulted him veering out of his lane and rolling over on its side. As a result, Wesley sustained no injuries and provided no signs of impairment. Due to disabling damage to Wesley’s vehicle it was removed by Handy’s Towing.
Troopers were assisted by Colchester Rescue, Colchester Fire Department and Handy’s Towing.
