STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 25A5005220
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Richard Berlandy
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: 802-334-8881
DATE/TIME: 09/24/2025 @ 2029 Hours
STREET: Bushey Hill Rd
TOWN: Derby
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: VT Route 105
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Steven Byers
AGE: 19
SEAT BELT: N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Holland, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2013
VEHICLE MAKE: Volkswagen
VEHICLE MODEL: Passat
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front bumper and front windshield.
INJURIES: Suspected non life threatening injuries
HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 09/24/2025 at approximately 2029 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a motor vehicle crash on Bushey Hill Rd in the Town of Derby, VT. Troopers responded to the crash with Derby Line Fire Department and Newport Ambulance Services. The operator was identified as Steven Byers of Holland. Byers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to North Country Hospital. Troopers observed indicators of impairment and believed Byers was under the influence at the time of the crash. After subsequent investigations Byers was placed under arrest for Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence and processed at North Country Hospital. Byers was released with a citation to appear in Orleans County Superior Court.
MUG SHOT: N
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT: Orleans County Superior Court
COURT DATE/TIME: 01/06/2025 @ 0830 hours
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