October 1, 2024

Derby Barracks/Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
 
NEWS RELEASE
 
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
                                                                                     
CASE#:  24A5005133                          
 
TROOPER: Sgt. Abigail Drew                        STATION: Derby           
          
CONTACT#: 334-8881
 
DATE/TIME: 10/01/24 at 1752 hours
 
LOCATION (specific): Vermont Route 100, Troy, VT
 
VEHICLE #1 OPERATOR: Jonathan Couture           AGE: 22     SEAT BELT: Yes
 
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT
 
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2014 Ford Truck
 
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Front End
 
INJURIES: None
 
VEHICLE #2 OPERATOR: Elias Stoltzfus     AGE: 19     SEAT BELT: NA
 
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT
 
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: Horse & Buggy
 
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Totaled
 
INJURIES: Non-life-threatening
 
HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital
 
 
WEATHER: Clear & Sunny
ROAD COND: Dry Blacktop
 
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
 
            On 10/1/2024, at approximately 1752 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a horse drawn buggy on Vermont Route 100 in the town of Troy. It was reported to Vermont State Police injuries were sustained in the crash. Investigation revealed that Jonathan Couture, of Troy was traveling south on Vermont Route 100 when he collided with a horse drawn buggy traveling in the same direction. The horse drawn buggy was operated by Elias Stoltzfus, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to North Country Hospital for treatment. The horse pulling the buggy sustained minor injuries but is believed to be fine. At the time of the collision, the sun was setting and is a contributing factor in the crash. At this time, the crash is still under investigation.


Sergeant Abigail Drew

Patrol Commander

Derby Barracks

35 Crawford Road

Derby, VT 05829

802-334-8881