STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
26A5004830
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Logan Miller
STATION:
Derby
CONTACT#: 802 334 8881
OFFENSES: DUI, Negligent Operation, Excessive Speed,
Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor
DATE/TIME: 08/23/2026 @ 0136 hours
STREET: Maple Hill Rd
TOWN: Barton
WEATHER:
Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Aiden Dukett
AGE: 21
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport City, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2009
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Camry
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital
PASSENGER: JUVENILE
AGE: 17
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, VT
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital
PASSENGER: JUVENILE
AGE: 16
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, VT
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital
PASSENGER: Thomas Saladin
AGE: 20
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Albany, VT
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, the Vermont
State Police responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on Maple Hill
Rd, Barton, VT. The operator was identified as Aiden Dukett (21) of Newport
City, VT. Investigation into the crash revealed a deer ran out into the
roadway, causing Dukett to swerve. Dukett displayed several indicators of
impairment and was later processed for DUI at North Country Hospital. There
were 3 other passengers in the vehicle who sustained minor injuries.
Further investigation revealed while Dukett was operating
in the Towns of Brownington and Barton, he was traveling at excessive speed and
in a negligent manner. Furthermore, it was reported Dukett furnished alcohol to
the minors. Dukett was issued a citation to appear in court.
LODGED -
LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Orleans Country Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 09/08/2026 @ 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.
Trooper
Logan Miller
Vermont
State Police
Troop A –
Derby Barracks
35
Crawford Road
Derby,
Vermont 05829
(802)
334-8881
