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July 11, 2025

Westminster Barracks / Request for Information

VSP News Release-Incident

 

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

       

CASE#: 25B1005111

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kieran McManus                        

STATION: Westminster Barracks                   

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 07/10/2025 1536 hours

INCIDENT LOCATION: 246 Branch Road, Halifax

VIOLATION: Leaving the scene of a crash

 

ACCUSED:  unknown at this time                                             

AGE:

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:

 

VICTIM: Halifax Elementary School

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Halifax, Vermont

 

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

 

On 07/10/2025 at approximately 1536 hours, the Vermont State Police received a late report of a crash that occurred in the parking lot of Halifax Elementary School, at 246 Branch Rd, in Halifax. Investigation revealed on 07/08/2025, an unknown truck had backed into a light pole in the parking lot of the elementary school. The operator then left the scene of the crash. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

 

The State Police is requesting the public's assistance in identifying the vehicle and operator involved in this crash. The incident was caught on camera, and photos of the truck will be attached to this release. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police at (802)722-4600.

 

 

Trooper Kieran McManus

Vermont State Police

Troop B - Westminster

1330 Westminster Heights Road

Putney, VT 05346

(802) 722-4600

Kieran.McManus@Vermont.gov