STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24A5005133
TROOPER: Sgt. Abigail Drew STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 334-8881
DATE/TIME: 10/01/24 at 1752 hours
LOCATION (specific): Vermont Route 100, Troy, VT
VEHICLE #1 OPERATOR: Jonathan Couture AGE: 22 SEAT BELT: Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2014 Ford Truck
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Front End
INJURIES: None
VEHICLE #2 OPERATOR: Elias Stoltzfus AGE: 19 SEAT BELT: NA
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport Center, VT
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: Horse & Buggy
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Totaled
INJURIES: Non-life-threatening
HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital
WEATHER: Clear & Sunny
ROAD COND: Dry Blacktop
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 10/1/2024, at approximately 1752 hours, Vermont State Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a horse drawn buggy on Vermont Route 100 in the town of Troy. It was reported to Vermont State Police injuries were sustained in the crash. Investigation revealed that Jonathan Couture, of Troy was traveling south on Vermont Route 100 when he collided with a horse drawn buggy traveling in the same direction. The horse drawn buggy was operated by Elias Stoltzfus, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to North Country Hospital for treatment. The horse pulling the buggy sustained minor injuries but is believed to be fine. At the time of the collision, the sun was setting and is a contributing factor in the crash. At this time, the crash is still under investigation.
Sergeant Abigail Drew
Patrol Commander
Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Road
Derby, VT 05829
802-334-8881