VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A1000328
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Morrow
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: January 16, 2025 at approximately 0756 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Interstate 89 South / Mile Marker 89.8
VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident (LSA)
ACCUSED: Under Investigation
VICTIM #1: Kayla Ashley
AGE: 27
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Grand Isle, VT
VICTIM #2: Tahyoni White
AGE: 24
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Isle La Motte, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On January 16, 2025 at approximately 0756 hours, the Vermont State Police was notified of a three-car motor vehicle crash on Interstate 89 South, near mile marker 89.8. It was reported that one vehicle had left the scene of the accident and continued to travel southbound on the Interstate. Both operators of the other two vehicles were transported to University of Vermont Medical Center for further evaluation of injuries sustained as a result of the crash.
The vehicle that fled the scene is reported to be a black Ford F-150 with a Vermont registration operated by a middle-aged bald male wearing glasses. The F-150 is said to have minor rear end damage.
If anyone has information the incident, please contact the Vermont State Police Williston Barracks at 802-878-7111 and ask to speak with Trooper Morrow. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.
