STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24B1005445
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Marie Beland
STATION: Westminster Barracks
CONTACT#: (802)722-4600
DATE/TIME: 08/16/2024 at approximately 1341 hours
STREET: VT-30
TOWN: Newfane
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: In the area of house #662
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Jacob M. Matyas
AGE: 24
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: West Townshend, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2018
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Truck
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: (IDENTIFY) N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Thomas A. Bloom
AGE: 55
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookline, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2021
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: Truck
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: (IDENTIFY) N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 08/16/2024, at approximately 1341 hours, Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash in the area of 662 VT-30, Newfane, Vermont. Troopers responded to the scene and determined Vehicle #1, operated by Jacob M. Matyas, 34, of West Townshend, Vermont crossed the center line and struck Vehicle #2, operated by Thomas A. Bloom, 55, of Brookline, Vermont. Neither operator sustained any injuries from the crash. This section of VT-30 experienced some travel delays due to the road being closed while the vehicles were extracted. Newbrook Fire and Rescue also responded to the scene. This case remains under investigation.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
COURT ACTION: N/A
COURT: N/A
COURT DATE/TIME: N/A
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Trooper Marie Beland
Vermont State Police
Westminster Barracks
1330 Westminster Heights Rd
Putney, Vermont 05346
Tel: (802)722-4600 x3
Email: marie.beland@vermont.gov
