STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 25B4002764
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: On April 19, 2025, at approximately 1525 hours
STREET: Killington Road
TOWN: Killington, Vermont
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Miller Brook Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Overcast, cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Damp, clear
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Kyle Mercier
AGE: 33
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westfield, Vermont
PASSENGER: Keyara Mercier
AGE: 8
SEAT BELT? Yes.
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Westfield, Vermont.
VEHICLE YEAR: 2023
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate damage to the area of the driver’s side rear door.
INJURIES: None reported.
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Angelina Pinto
AGE: 19
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Poultney, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2004
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Corolla
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Significant damage to area of the passenger side fender, door, wheel well, and hood.
INJURIES: None reported.
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 4/19/2025, at approximately 1525 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a two-vehicle crash on Killington Road at Miller Brook Road in the Town of Killington.
Through investigation it was determined that Operator #1 (Mercier) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on Killington Road intending to turn left onto Miller Brook Road. Operator #2 (Pinto) was operating vehicle #2, traveling north on Killington Road. Vehicle #1 turned in front of vehicle #2 which resulted in a collision. Both vehicles were able to be driven from the scene.
Anyone who witnessed this crash is encouraged to contact Tpr Charles Gardner at 802-773-9101 or by e-mail at Charles.gardner@vermont.gov.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.
