STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24B4007024
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Corporal Mark Busier
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: On November 16, 2024, at approximately 1507 hours
STREET: US RT 4
TOWN: Ira, Vermont
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Ira Rest Stop
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry, normal
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Amanda Buchanan
AGE: 36
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont
PASSENGER: Gary Lescord
AGE: 41
SEAT BELT? No
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bellows Falls, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2015
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Corolla
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled.
INJURIES: Minor injury to passenger.
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Amy Raymond
AGE: 46
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fair Haven, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Grand Cherokee
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Major damage to front passenger side.
INJURIES: Minor chest pain.
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 11/16/2024, at approximately 1507 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of motor vehicle crash on US RT 4, in the Town of Ira.
Investigation revealed Operator #1 (Buchanan) was operating vehicle #1, traveling west on US RT 4. Operator #2 (Raymond) was operating vehicle #2, traveling west on US RT 4 in the left lane. Operator #1 (Buchanan) swerved in front of vehicle #2 which caused vehicle #2 to collide with vehicle #1.
Earlier at 1500 hours there had been a be on the lookout (BOL) for vehicle #1 in the area of US RT 4 at exit 6.
Operator #1 (Buchanan) was placed into custody and transported to the Rutland Barracks. After processing Operator #1 (Buchanan) was released on citation to appear at court at a later date and time.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Castleton Police Department, Ira Fire Department, and Regional Ambulance Service.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: No
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 12/30/2024 at 10:00 AM
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
