STATE
OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT
STATE POLICE
NEWS
RELEASE
MOTOR
VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
25A1005120
RANK/TROOPER
FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif
STATION:
Williston Barracks
CONTACT#:
(802)878-7111
DATE/TIME:
July 13, 2025 at approximately 2223 hours
STREET:
VT Route 128
TOWN:
Westford
LANDMARK
AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Talcott Road
INTERSTATE
MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER:
Cloudy
ROAD
CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE
#1
OPERATOR/ACCUSED:
Jennifer Lee
AGE:
38
SEAT
BELT? No
CITY,
STATE OF RESIDENCE: Winooski, VT
INJURIES:
Neck and Legs
HOSPITAL:
Northwest Medical Center
VIOLATION:
- DUI #1
VEHICLE
YEAR: 2023
VEHICLE
MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE
MODEL: Rav4
DAMAGE
TO VEHICLE #1: Heavy front end driver’s side damages
VEHICLE
#2
OPERATOR:
Gretchen Woerner
AGE:
58
SEAT
BELT? Yes
CITY,
STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT
INJURIES:
Head, neck, knee, shoulder, and trouble breathing.
HOSPITAL:
Northwestern Medical Center
VEHICLE
YEAR: 2013
VEHICLE
MAKE: Hyundai
VEHICLE
MODEL: Tucson
DAMAGE
TO VEHICLE #1: Heavy front driver’s side damages
SUMMARY
OF CRASH:
On
July 13, 2025 at approximately 2223 hours, Vermont State Police responded to
the area of VT Route 128 and Talcott Road for a report of a motor vehicle crash
with injuries. Troopers arrived on scene and located two vehicles
involved in the crash. Vehicle 1 was operated by Jennifer Lee (38) of
Winooski and Vehicle 2 was operated by Gretchen Woerner (58) of Milton.
Preliminary
investigation indicated Lee was traveling north on VT Route 128 when her
vehicle crossed over the center of the roadway entering the southbound lane of
the road. Lee then stuck vehicle two, operated by Woerner as she was
traveling southbound on VT Route 128. Woerner attempted to avoid vehicle
one however both vehicles collided in the southbound lane. Both occupants
were transported to the Northwestern Medical Center for treatment of their
injuries.
Through
continued investigation, Troopers developed probable cause that Lee was
operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Lee was
subsequently arrested released with a citation to appear at the Chittenden
County Superior Court on September 09, 2025 at 0830 to answer to the charge of
DUI #1.
Anyone
who may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to contact the Vermont State
Police at 802-878-7111. Vermont State Police was assisted on scene by
Fairfax Fire and Rescue, Westford Fire Department, Essex Town Fire Department
and Stone’s Auto.
