STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3002928
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Mae Murdock
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: April 13, 2026, at approximately 1604 hours
STREET: US Route 2
TOWN: Waterbury
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Farrs Landing Pvt.
WEATHER: Raining
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Christa Lampman
AGE: 52
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2003
VEHICLE MAKE: Honda
VEHICLE MODEL: Element
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time, Troopers responded to a one motor vehicle crash in the area of US Route 2 and Farrs Landing Pvt., in the Town of Waterbury. Subsequent investigation revealed Christa Lampman (52) of Barre, VT, was traveling south on US Route 2. While maneuvering her 2003 Honda Element around a corner, she came upon a stopped school bus that had its red lights illuminated and a juvenile was actively getting off the school bus. Lampman reported a vehicular malfunction, resulting in her going off the roadway and striking shrubbery.
No collision with the school bus or juvenile occurred. Anyone who witnessed this incident, or the operation of the Honda Element leading up to this incident, is encouraged to contact the Berlin Barracks at (802) 229-9191. Anonymous tips may be provided online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
Lampman was released with a citation to appear in the Washington County Superior Court on June 04, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer to the charge of Negligent Operation, a violation of Title 23 V.S.A. 1091.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint T23 VSA 800, Maintenance of Financial Responsibility
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Washington County Superior Court
COURT DATE/TIME: June 04, 2026, at 0830 hours
*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.
