STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
26A2005368
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Christopher Blanco
STATION: St.
Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 8/16/26 at approximately 1236 hours
STREET: US Route 2
TOWN: Alburgh
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: W Shore Rd
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Petru Mindru
AGE: 33
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2016
VEHICLE MAKE: Honda
VEHICLE MODEL: CRV
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to driver side front end
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Molly White
AGE: 27
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Swanton, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2014
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: Focus
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Damage to passenger side rear end
INJURIES: Passenger
HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On August 16, 2026, at approximately 1236 hours, the Vermont
State Police was notified of a two-vehicle crash on US Route 2 near the
intersection of W Shore Road in the town of Alburgh. Members of the Vermont
State Police responded to the scene.
Initial investigation revealed that vehicle 2 was traveling
South on US Route 2 attempting to make a left hand turn into a local business
when vehicle 1 made impact with the rear of vehicle 2.
Both vehicles sustained damage and were towed from the
scene.
The operator of vehicle 2 was known by Troopers to have an
active cite and release instate warrant for her arrest. The operator was issued
a citation to appear in Franklin County Superior Court on August 17th,
2026, at 1300 hours for the charge of Simpe Assault.
Trooper
Christopher Blanco
Vermont
State Police – St. Albans
140
Fisher Pond Road
St.
Albans, VT 05468
(802)
524-5993
