Updated Press Release:
On September 22, 2026, the Vermont State Police were notified that the operator involved in this incident succumbed to his injuries sustained in the crash. Anyone with information that could assist investigators in this case should call the Vermont State Police in Berlin at 802-229-9191 or submit an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit .
Original Press Release:
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3007829
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 09/19/2026 at 1253 hours
STREET: VT Route 100
TOWN: Warren
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1:
OPERATOR: Juvenile
VEHICLE YEAR: 2021
VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen
VEHICLE MODEL: Tiguan
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
HOSPITAL: DHMC
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 09/19/2026, at approximately 1253 hours, Troopers were notified of a single vehicle crash on VT Route 100 in the Town of Warren. Investigation revealed the operator, a juvenile male, (16), of Waitsfield was traveling south on VT Route 100 when his vehicle left the roadway off the southbound side. The vehicle continued off the roadway for approximately 300 FT and overturned before it came to its place of uncontrolled rest. The operator sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for further treatment.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by members of numerous first responding agencies. VT Route 100 was closed for approximately two hours while the investigation was conducted.
VCVC: None
COURT ACTION: NO
COURT DATE/TIME: N/A
COURT: N/A
MUGSHOT: N/A
Trooper Ryan Normile (243)
Vermont State Police
Troop A - Berlin
578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT
802-229-9191 (Barracks)
