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October 6, 2026

Westminster Barracks / Fatal Crash Update

UPDATE: On October 5th, 2026, Vermont State Police received an update from Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) advising that the operator of vehicle #1, Michael Hannum of Ware, MA died from his injuries sustained from the crash. 

 

The incident is under further investigation. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to call the Westminster Barracks at (802) 722-4600, option 3.

 

 

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B1008627                      

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Victor Elias

STATION: Westminster        

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: September 30th, 2026, at 1614 hours

STREET: Vermont Route 9

TOWN: Marlboro, Windham County, Vermont

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Staver Road

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear / Sunny

ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear

 

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Michael Hannum

AGE: 65

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ware, MA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2026

VEHICLE MAKE: JEEP

VEHICLE MODEL: Wrangler

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC)

 

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR: David Shade

AGE:  71

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cogan Station, PA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2020

VEHICLE MAKE: GMC

VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor rear end damage

INJURIES: N/A

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

VEHICLE #3

OPERATOR: Russell B. Hawkins

AGE: 67

SEAT BELT? YES

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Chesterfield, VA

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2017

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet

VEHICLE MODEL: Traverse

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Brattleboro Memorial Hospital (BMH)

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On September 30th, 2026, at 1614 hours, Vermont State Police, Marlboro Fire Department, Dartmouth Hitchcock Advanced Response Team (DHART), and Rescue Inc. responded to a reported three motor vehicle collision with injuries located on Vermont Route 9 near the intersection of Staver Rd. in Town of Marlboro, Windham County, Vermont. Investigation revealed that vehicle 1 was traveling westbound on VT Route 9 near Staver Road. Vehicle 1 then crossed the center line, entered the eastbound lane of VT Route 9, and struck vehicles 2 and 3, who were traveling eastbound. Operator 1 sustained serious bodily injures and was airlifted to DHMC via DHART. Operator 2 did not sustain any injuries. Operator 3 sustained minor injuries and was transported to BMH. This crash is currently under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to call the Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600, option 3.

 

 

Trooper Victor Elias

Vermont State Police 

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd. 

Putney, Vermont 05346

(802) 722-4600

 

New Haven Barracks / Aggravated Domestic Assault

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B5004294

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jonathon Raymond

STATION: VSP New Haven                    

CONTACT#: 802-388-4919

 

DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 at approximately 2018 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Chickadee Ave, Salisbury, VT

VIOLATION: Aggravated Domestic Assault

 

ACCUSED: Matthew Gosselin                                        

AGE: 35

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salisbury, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: At the above date and time, the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks responded to a reported family fight in Salisbury, VT. Investigation revealed Gosselin had inflicted pain on a family member.  Gosselin was placed under arrest for Domestic Assault and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Gosselin was issued a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court to answer to the above charge and lodged.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/06/2026, 1230 hours.            

COURT: Addison County Criminal Court

LODGED - LOCATION: Marble Valley Correctional Facility

BAIL: $1000

MUG SHOT: Included

 

*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.

 

 

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October 5, 2026

Westminster Barracks / DUI Refusal

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

CASE#: 26B1008757

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shae Riedinger

STATION: Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: (802) 722-4600

DATE/TIME: October 4, 2026, at ~0008 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Main St, Cavendish, VT

VIOLATION: DUI Refusal

ACCUSED: Zachary Fletcher

AGE: 20

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cavendish, VT

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On the above date and time, Troopers with the Vermont State Police Westminster Barracks, were notified of a person who was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The operator was identified as Zachary Fletcher (20) of Cavendish, VT. Through investigation, Troopers learned that Fletcher had been operating a motor vehicle on a public highway. Troopers detected impairment and Fletcher was placed under arrest and transported to Springfield Police Department for processing. After processing, Fletcher was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division on October 27, 2026, at 0830 hours, to answer for the charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Windsor Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

*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.

Royalton Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release - Request for Information

STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE
       
CASE#: 26B2005674
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr Clark                              
STATION: Royalton                
CONTACT#: (802) 234-9933

DATE/TIME: 10/04/26 / 1830hrs
INCIDENT LOCATION: Stock Farm Rd, Randolph
VIOLATION: Trespassing - Unlawful Mischief

ACCUSED: Pending                                            
AGE: NA
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: NA



SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Vermont State Police has received reports of trespassing by motor vehicles and vandalism occurring on acreage owned by the Brunswick School on Stock Farm Rd in Randolph.

Reports indicate that unidentified individuals have ridden motorized dirtbikes on private property and caused property damage.

 Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933.

Anonymous tips can be submitted at http://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.





 

**** UPDATE ***** Berlin Barracks / DUI Crash #1

 

*****************************************************************UPDATE*****************************************************************************************

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

CASE#: 26A3008187

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Job Moise               

STATION: Berlin Barracks             

CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191

 

DATE/TIME: October 2nd, 2026, at 0603 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 North Exit 8, Montpelier Vermont

VIOLATION: DUI #1 and Negligent Operation

 

ACCUSED: John Lloyd Dyer (DOB 07/25/1982)                         

AGE: 44

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland City, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

On October 2nd, 2026, at 0603 hours, Troopers from the Berlin State Police Barracks responded to the report of a single vehicle crash on I-89 N Exit 8 off ramp, in the town of Montpelier Vermont. After speaking with the operator, John Lloyd Dyer (44) of Rutland, Vermont, Troopers detected signs of impairment. Dyer was subsequently arrested and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Dyer was processed and cited to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Washington Criminal Division on October 5th, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charge of Driving Under the Influence and Negligent Operation.

 

COURT ACTION: YES

COURT DATE/TIME: October 05, 2026, at 1230     

COURT: Vermont Superior Court - Washington Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: YES

 

 

Kindly,

 

Trooper Job Moise (234)

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Berlin

578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT

802-229-9191 (Barracks)

 

Berlin Barracks / Simple Assault and Violation of Conditions


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#: 26A3008285

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Job Moise                     

STATION: Berlin                  

CONTACT#: 802-229-9191

DATE/TIME: 10/05/2026 at 0823 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT RT 110, Washington, VT

VIOLATION(S): Violation of Conditions of Release, Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: David Henault JR

AGE: 23

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, Vermont

 

VICTIM: Ronald Collins

AGE: 39

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/05/2026, at approximately 0834 hours, Troopers responded to a disturbance on VT Route 110 in the Town of Washington. Investigation revealed David Henault Jr., 23, of Washington violated his court ordered conditions of release by entering the residence. While inside the residence, Henault Jr. placed Ronald Collins, 39, of Washington in fear of bodily injury.

 

Troopers were initially unable to locate Henault Jr., however, Henault Jr. ultimately turned himself in at the Orange County Courthouse in Chelsea, VT.

 

Henault was taken into custody and transported to the Vermont State Police - Berlin Barracks for processing. Henault was issued a citation scheduled to appear in Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division on 10/21/2026 at 0830 for the above charges.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 10/21/2026 at 0830 hours          

COURT: Orange County Superior Court – Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: Yes

 

*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.

 

 

Kindly,

 

Trooper Job Moise (234)

Vermont State Police

Troop A - Berlin

578 Paine Tpke N., Berlin, VT

802-229-9191 (Barracks)

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Westminster Barracks / School threat

 

STATE OF VERMONT 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE 

 

CASE#: 26B1008794

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Daniel Bennett

STATION:  VSP Westminster Barracks

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: About 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Public schools in Putney, VT

 

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

The Vermont State Police is responding to a reported threat of violence targeting public school in Putney on Monday afternoon, Oct. 5, 2026. The source of the threat is unknown at this time. Police have developed no information to suggest the threat is credible. Out of an abundance of caution, the state police is working closely with Putney school administrators to ensure safe dismissal of students. The public can expect to see an elevated law-enforcement presence at all local schools for the remainder of the day. School officials have enacted safety protocols at all local educational sites.

 

The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing, and no additional information is available at this time. VSP will provide updates as the investigation continues.

 

Further questions may be directed to Putney school officials.

 

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Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Oct. 5-11, 2026

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

Watch Commander Schedule for the week of Oct. 5-11, 2026. 

 

Please follow the attached instructions for contacting the Watch Commanders.

 

 

Watch Commander – North

Lt. Brittani Barone

brittani.barone@vermont.gov

 

 

Watch Commander – South

Lt. Michael Dion

michael.dion@vermont.gov

 

 

 

Watch Commander – Troop A (north)

Williston: 802-878-7111

St. Albans: 802-524-5993

Berlin: 802-229-9191

St. Johnsbury: 802-748-3111

Derby: 802-334-8881

 

Watch Commander – Troop B (south)

Westminster: 802-722-4600

Royalton: 802-234-9933

Shaftsbury: 802-442-5421

Rutland: 802-773-9101

New Haven: 802-388-4919

 

Please visit: http://vsp.vermont.gov/stations for a state coverage map of towns served by specific VSP Field Stations

 

 

Westminster Barracks / Simple Assault

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26B1008698

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Karson Kruger                     

STATION: Westminster Barracks                 

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/02/2026 @ 1230 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: Stage Road, Guilford, Vermont

VIOLATION: Simple Assault

 

ACCUSED: Alexander W. Manning                                         

AGE: 38

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Guilford, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On the above date and time, Troopers from the Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a citizen dispute on Stage Road, in the Town of Guilford, Windham County, Vermont. Through investigation, it was determined that Alexander Manning of Guilford, Vermont had committed the offense of Simple Assault. Manning was issued a citation to appear before Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on November 10th at 0830 hours, to answer for the charge.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/10/2026 @ 0830 hours           

COURT: Vermont Superior Court Windham Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A    

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

 

 

*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.

 

Royalton Barracks/Request for Information

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

      

CASE#:  26B2005641

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Max Trenosky                         

STATION: Royalton Barracks                   

CONTACT#:  802-234-9933

DATE/TIME: Late Sept thru early Oct 2026    

INCIDENT LOCATION: Route 14, Sharon

VIOLATION: Theft

 

ACCUSED: Under investigation                                     

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On two separate occasions during late September 2026 through early October 2026, items on a piece of land off Route 14 in the town of Sharon were stolen.  First item being gas from a vehicle and the second being a 2018 Polaris RZR-Turbo.  A picture of the actual Polaris has been included with this press release.

 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police – Royalton Barracks at 802-234-9933. Anonymous tips can be submitted at http://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit. 

 

Update: Missing Person / Cavendish

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

CASE#: 26B1008774

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Dan Bennett

STATION: VSP Westminster Barracks                

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 0900 hrs. October 5, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Tarbell Hill Road at Oscarson Road, Cavendish, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person

 

NAME: Pieter van Schaik

AGE: 83

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Windsor, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

This morning, October 5, 2026, Van Schaik was found safe and well in Cavendish, VT. The Vermont State Police thank members of the community for their tips, phone calls, and assistance in this matter.

 

Initial News Release, Sunday, October 4, 2026:

The Vermont State Police are actively searching for a missing, vulnerable adult in the Windsor County town of Cavendish, 83-year-old Pieter van Schaik. He was last seen at about 1200 hrs. hiking in a wooded area near Tarbell Hill Road and Oscarson Road, known as the Albert C. Lord State Forest, in Cavendish, when he became separated from his party.

 

Van Schaik is believed to be on foot in the area. VSP asks members of the public to check their property and any outbuildings for van Schaik or signs he might have been in the area.

 

Van Schaik is about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighs 165 pounds, and has white hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing hiking boots, a blue jacket, a blue baseball cap, black jeans, and a blue backpack. Two photographs of van Schaik are attached to this release.

 

This disappearance is not considered suspicious, but there are concerns for his welfare. Anyone who sees van Schaik or has information on his possible whereabouts should call VSP’s Westminster Barracks at 802-722 -4600.

 

 

Sergeant Daniel F. Bennett

Vermont State Police

Professional Standards

Fair & Impartial Policing & Community Affairs

45 State Drive

Waterbury, VT 05671

Daniel.F.Bennett@vermont.gov

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WILLISTON BARRACKS / DUI #1

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1007545

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Quealy                              

STATION: Williston                    

CONTACT#: 802-878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: 10-04-2026 @ 2235 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 837 East Main Street, Richmond

VIOLATION:

1. DUI #1

 

ACCUSED: Paul Wadsager                                              

AGE: 32

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Barre, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 4th, 2026 at approximately 2235 hours Troopers with VSP Williston were notified of a single vehicle crash in the area of 837 East Main Street in the town of Richmond.

 

Responding Troopers met with the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle at the scene of the crash. He was identified as Paul Wadsager (age 32) of Barre, VT. He was transported by Richmond Rescue to UVM Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained as a result of the crash.

 

Troopers responded to UVMMC and conducted a DUI investigation, at the conclusion of which Wadsager was issued a criminal citation to appear before Chittenden County Superior Court at a later date and time to answer to the charge of DUI #1. Wadsager was subsequently released into the continued care of UVMMC.

 

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: 12-08-2026 @ 0830 hours            

COURT: Chittenden Superior

LODGED - LOCATION: N    

BAIL: N

MUG SHOT: NOT AVAILABLE

 

 

 

 

*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 Nathaniel Quealy

Vermont State Police- Williston Barracks

3294 St. George Road, Williston VT 05495

802-585-0782

 

St Johnsbury Barracks / DUI

 


STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A4010232

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Benjamin Goodwin                 

STATION:  St. Johnsbury                   

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 10/4/2026 at 2038 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: I 91 South at Mile Marker 91, Fairlee, VT

VIOLATION: DUI

 

ACCUSED: Brian Meyerhoff                                        

AGE: 78

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Thetford, VT

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On 10/4/2026, at approximately 2038 hours, Troopers from the Saint Johnsbury State Police Barracks were on patrol in the town of Fairlee, VT. Troopers observed a motor vehicle violation which resulted in a traffic stop on Meyerhoff’s vehicle. Indicators of impairment were detected and he was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI. Meyerhoff was transported to the Bradford Outpost for processing and released on a citation.

 

COURT ACTION: Yes

COURT DATE/TIME: 11/18/2026 at 0830 hours           

COURT: Orange County Superior Court-Criminal Division

LODGED - LOCATION:  NA    

BAIL: NA

MUG SHOT: Attached

 

 

*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.

 

October 4, 2026

Williston Barracks / DUI


VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 26A1007544

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Michael Foley                           

STATION: Williston                   

CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111

 

DATE/TIME: October 4th, 2026 / 2120 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: VT Rt 17 / Forest Dr, New Haven

VIOLATION: Driving Under the Influence

 

ACCUSED: Kelby Redmon                                              

AGE: 22

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ticonderoga, NY

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On October 4th, 2026, at approximately 2120 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Williston and New Haven barracks responded to the report of a vehicle that had gone off the road. It was determined the vehicle had left the scene prior to the arrival of first responders. Troopers located the vehicle on VT Rt 17 near Forest Dr and initiated a traffic stop for a motor vehicle violation.

 

The operator was identified as Kelby Redmon, 22, of Ticonderoga, NY. While speaking with Redmon, Troopers identified indicators of impairment. Redmon was screened and subsequently arrested for suspicion of DUI. He was transported to the Middlebury Police Department for processing and ultimately released with a citation to appear in the Addison County Superior Court on November 2nd, 2026, at 1230 hours, to answer to the charge of DUI.

 

COURT ACTION: Y

COURT DATE/TIME: November 2nd, 2026 / 1230 hours           

COURT: Addison

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A     

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: INCLUDED

 

 

 

 

*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.

St. Albans Barracks / Motor Vehicle Crash

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

                                                                                                      

CASE#: 26A2006604

TROOPER: Adam Martin                                                         

STATION: St. Albans                 

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: October 4th, 2026 @ 2033 hours

LOCATION: Main Street Montgomery, VT

WEATHER: Cloudy       

ROAD COND: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Susan McGovern

AGE: 73
SEAT BELT? N

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montgomery, VT

 

DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2018 Subaru Forester

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Totaled

 

INJURIES: Suspected Minor

HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center St. Albans, VT

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On October 4th, 2026, at approximately 2033 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to the report of a multi-vehicle crash on Main Street in the Town of Montgomery. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2018 Subaru Forester that had struck multiple parked vehicles, causing a totaling amount of damage to the vehicle.

 

Preliminary investigation established that the operator of the 2018 Subaru Forester was Susan McGovern (73) of Montgomery, VT. McGovern was transported to Northwest Medical Center in the Town of St. Albans for suspected minor injuries as a result of the crash. The vehicle was towed away from the scene due to a disabling amount of damage.

 

The Vermont State Police was assisted at the scene of the crash by Larose’s Towing, Richford Ambulance, Enosburg Ambulance, Montgomery Rescue and Montgomery Fire Department.

 

 

Trooper Adam Martin (221)

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Adam.martin@vermont.gov