STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A4001778
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: David Hastings
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: 2/28/26 at 0942 hours
STREET: Route 2 W
TOWN: Danville, VT
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Windy Acres Rd
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Roberta Cookhubner
AGE: 73
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hardwick, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2014
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstrek
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate
INJURIES: None
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Larry Stewart
AGE: 79
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lyndon, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: Mitsubishi
VEHICLE MODEL: Outlander Sport
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate
INJURIES: None
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On February 28, 2026, at approximately 0942 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a reported two-vehicle crash on US Route 2 West near 912 US Route 2 in Danville, Vermont.
Investigation revealed both vehicles were traveling westbound on US Route 2. Vehicle #2 was preparing to make a left turn into a private driveway. Vehicle #1 was traveling behind Vehicle #2. As Vehicle #2 began its turning maneuver, Vehicle #1 was unable to stop in time. Vehicle #1 then attempted a passing maneuver, resulting in a sideswipe-type collision between the two vehicles.
Vehicle #1 sustained moderate passengers side damage and Vehicle #2 sustained moderate drivers side damage. It should be noted that vehicle #2 is property of the Caledonia County Sheriff's Office. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. There were no resulting injuries.
