STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 25A4003937
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-222-4680
DATE/TIME: May 3, 2025, at approximately 1354 hours
STREET: Interstate 91 South
TOWN: Thetford
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM83.4
WEATHER: Raining
ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, standing water
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Joseph Hamilton
AGE: 40
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Plaistow, NH
INJURIES: Suspected Major
HOSPITAL: DHMC
PASSENGER #1: Alyssa Tetreault
AGE: 27
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pepperell, MA
INJURIES: Fatal
PASSENGER #2: Juvenile #1
AGE: 8
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Billerica, MA
INJURIES: Suspected Minor
HOSPITAL: DHMC
PASSENGER #3: Juvenile #2
AGE: 5
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pepperell, MA
INJURIES: Suspected Minor
HOSPITAL: DHMC
VEHICLE YEAR: 2004
VEHICLE MAKE: Pontiac
VEHICLE MODEL: GTO
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled, heavy front end damage
INJURIES: Suspected Serious
HOSPITAL: DHMC
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On May 3, 2025, at approximately 1354 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a reported rollover crash on Inerstate 91 S near MM83.4 in Thetford. Troopers arrived on scene and determined a 2004 Pontiac GTO was travelling south on Interstate 91 S in the area of MM83.4 when it failed to maintain its lane, resulting in the vehicle striking a guardrail. Passenger Alyssa Tetreault (27) was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS. The operator, Joseph Hamilton (40), suffered suspected major injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. Two juveniles were also transported to DHMC as a precaution.
Hamilton was later cited to appear in Orange County Criminal Court on June 11, 2025, to answer to the charge of Gross Negligent Operation - Death Resulting. This crash remains under investigation and anyone that witnessed the crash is asked to contact Trooper Rodzel at 802-222-4680. Troopers were assisted on scene by the Thetford Fire Department, Upper Valley Ambulance, and Vermont Agency of Transportation.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Orange County Criminal Court
COURT DATE/TIME: June 11, 2025, at 0800 hours
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
