DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25B4005957
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: August 16, 2025 / 1216 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: The area of 2617 Union Street, Brandon, Vermont
VIOLATION: Ignition Interlock Device Required
ACCUSED/OPERATOR #1: Edward Loso
AGE: 43
SEATBELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Goshen, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: RAM
VEHICLE MODEL: 1500
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor damage to right passenger mirror.
INJURIES: None.
HOSPITAL: N/A
BICYCLIST: Sherman Chan
AGE: 65
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lexington, Massachusetts
INJURIES: Suspected injuries to left shoulder / left side of his back.
HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC).
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On 8/16/2025, at approximately 1216 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a motor vehicle vs bicyclist crash in the area of 2617 Union Street, Brandon, Vermont.
Through investigation it was determined Sherman Chan was riding a bicycle with two other cyclists, traveling south on Union Street. Operator #1 (Loso) was operating vehicle #1, traveling south on Union Street. Operator #1 (Loso) did not provide enough space for the middle Bicyclist (Chan), and the right-side passenger mirror struck Bicyclist (Chan).
It was learned Operator #1 (Loso) did not have an ignition interlock device equipped within the vehicle as required. Operator #1 (Loso) was issued a citation to appear at court at a later date.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Brandon Area Rescue Squad who transported Bicyclist (Chan) to RRMC.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: No
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Vermont Superior Court, Rutland Criminal Division
COURT DATE/TIME: 9/29/2025 at 10:00 AM
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