STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 25B4007347
TROOPER RANK/FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Malmgren
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: October 11, 2025 / 1328 hours
STREET: US RT 7
TOWN: Wallingford
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Hartsboro Rd.
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Sunny, cool.
ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear, dry.
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Barry McPhee-Loyzelle
AGE: 43
SEAT BELT? Unknown
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Rutland, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2022
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Tacoma
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive front-end damage
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL: RRMC
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Deborah Roberts
AGE: 70
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Clarendon, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen
VEHICLE MODEL: Passat
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Yes
HOSPITAL: RRMC, then UVM Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On October 11, 2025, at approximately 1328 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a reported motor-vehicle crash on US RT 7, in the area of Hartsboro Rd., in the Town of Wallingford. It was reported one vehicle was on fire.
Upon arrival, the crash was determined to be a head-on collision involving two vehicles.
Initial investigation revealed that Operator #1 (McPhee-Loyzelle) was operating Vehicle #1 travelling southbound on US RT 7 when he exited the west side of US RT 7, reentered the roadway, and then crossed the center line into the northbound lane of travel, colliding head-on with Vehicle #2. Both operators were transported by rescue to the Rutland Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
Troopers responded to the Rutland Regional Medial Center to further investigate the incident. While at the hospital, McPhee-Loyzelle displayed signs of impairment and was processed for suspicion of driving under the influence. Criminal charges are pending.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Wallingford Fire Department, Wallingford Rescue, and Regional Ambulance Service.
Any members of the public who may witnessed or have information regarding the crash are asked to contact Trooper Malmgren at the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks at (802)773-9101.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint / T23 VSA _Pending_
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
COURT ACTION: Pending
COURT: Pending
COURT DATE/TIME: Pending
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