STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
24A1007274
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 10/06/2024 12:23 PM
TOWN: Charlotte
STREET: Dorset Street - Woodland Way
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Good
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Laurie McDonald
AGE: 62
SEAT BELT? YES
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Boca Raton, FL
VEHICLE YEAR: 2024
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: 4-Runner
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Suspected Minor
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On October 6, 2024, at approximately 12:23 PM, Troopers from the
Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash
at the intersection of Dorset Street and Woodland Way in Charlotte. Upon
arrival, they found the vehicle in a position of uncontrolled rest, entangled
with a telephone pole and blocking the roadway.
Further investigation revealed that the driver, Operator 1, had
been traveling south on Dorset Street when they swerved to avoid a collision
with an animal. This maneuver caused the vehicle to veer off the road and
strike the telephone pole. Fortunately, Operator 1 sustained minor injuries and
showed no signs of impairment. Due to the significant damage to the vehicle, it
was towed by Ricks Towing.
The roadway was closed from 12:23 PM to 2:38 PM to allow emergency
crews to clear the scene. Troopers were assisted by Charlotte Rescue, the
Charlotte Fire Department, Green Mountain Power, and Ricks Towing.
Trooper Blaz Mihaljevic
Vermont State Police
3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495