STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24A2007300
TROOPER: Adam Martin
STATION: St Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: October 9, 2024 @ 1739 hours
LOCATION: I 89 Northbound Milemarker 108.2 Georgia, VT
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Jody Rivers
AGE: 61
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Champlain, NY
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2014 Toyota Corolla
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Substantial Front End Damage
INJURIES: Suspected minor
HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD COND: Wet
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On October 9th, 2024, at approximately 1739 hours, Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to a reported single vehicle crash on I 89 Northbound in the area of milemarker 108.2 in the town of Georgia. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2014 Toyota Corolla with substantial damage to its front end.
Investigation determined that the operator was Jody Rivers (61). He was transported to Northwest Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries. Rivers was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Rivers along with multiple other witnesses stated that the crash was caused by a silver Ford SUV cutting Rivers off and forcing him off the roadway. The SUV is missing its gas cover and may have damage on its driver side.
The Vermont State Police ask that anyone who may have information about this crash or are able to identify the other vehicle involved to call the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.
Troopers were assisted on scene by the Fairfax Rescue, Georgia Fire Department and AmCare Ambulance Service.
COURT ACTION: N
COURT DATE: N/A
COURT: N/A
LODGED – LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N
Trooper Adam Martin (221)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993
