VSP News Release-Incident
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
CASE#: 25A3007353
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper John Gildea
STATION: VSP- Berlin
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 10/19/2025 @ 2051 hours
INCIDENT LOCATION: Rt 302 & George St, Orange, VT
VIOLATION: Leaving the Scene of an Accident
ACCUSED: Colby Pelletier
AGE: 20
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Washington, VT
VICTIM: Madison Landrian
AGE:21
CITY, STATE: Berlin, VT
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On October 19th 2025, The Vermont State Police was notified of a two-vehicle head on crash, located on Rt 302 near the intersection of George St. During the investigation the operator, Pelletier caused a crash resulting in serious bodily injury. Pelletier then left the scene of the crash and hid from Law Enforcement for the duration of the night. Landrian was transported to Central Vermont Medical Center for injuries resulting from the crash. Pelletier was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court to answer to the above charge.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 11/26/2025 @ 08:30 hours
COURT: Orange County Superior Court- Criminal Division
LODGED: N/A
BAIL:N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm arraignment time.
Respectfully,
Trooper John Gildea
Vermont State Police – Berlin
578 Paine Turnpike North
Berlin, Vermont
Phone: (802) 229-9191
Fax: (802) 229-2648
