STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 25A5003782
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jesse Nash
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802 334 8881
DATE/TIME: 07/14/2025 @ 1219 hours
STREET: Intersection of Vt Route 14 and Vt Route 58.
TOWN: Irasburg
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Vt Route 14 and 58.
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Andrea James
AGE: 46
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Morristown, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2025
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevy
VEHICLE MODEL: Equinox
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Drivers side front fender and hood.
INJURIES: Non-life-threatening
HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Grant Stelter
AGE: 40
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Irasburg, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2024
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: F-250
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Front end.
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On the above date and time, the Vermont State Police responded to the report of a crash at the intersection of VT Route 14 and 58 in the Town of Irasburg. Upon arrival Grant Stelter and Andrea James were identified as the operators. Investigation revealed James was traveling East on VT Route 58 and Stelter was traveling South on VT Route 14. Investigation revealed James failed to yield to oncoming/right of way traffic at the intersection and pulled out in front of Stelter, resulting in his vehicle crashing into the side of James’ vehicle. As a result of the crash, James sustained minor injuries and was transported to North Country Hospital. Vermont State Police was assisted on scene by Irasburg Fire Department, Barton EMS, M&A Towing and Rays Towing.
Trooper Jesse Nash
Vermont State Police
Troop A – Derby Barracks
35 Crawford Rd
Jesse.Nash@Vermont.Gov
(802) 334-8881
