STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 25B5004433
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Taylor Demick
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
DATE/TIME: 10/03/2025, 2328 hours
STREET: Vermont Route 17
TOWN: Addison
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Otter Creek Road
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Nathanael S. Pegues
AGE: 21
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ticonderoga, New York
VIOLATIONS: DUI #1, Ignition Interlock Restricted Driver’s License
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Audi
VEHICLE MODEL: A4
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front-end contact damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On October 3, 2025, at approximately 2328 hours, Troopers responded to a single motor vehicle crash on Vermont Route 17 near the intersection with Otter Creek Road in the Town of Addison. Investigation revealed V#1 was traveling west on Vermont Route 17 when it left the roadway and traveled onto the westbound shoulder of Vermont Route 17. V#1 came to an upright position of uncontrolled rest on the westbound shoulder, facing west. No injuries resulted.
The operator of V#1 was identified as Nathanael S. Pegues (21) of Ticonderoga, New York. While speaking to Pegues, Troopers observed indicators of impairment. Pegues was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. Further investigation revealed that Pegues was required to have an ignition interlock device installed in a motor vehicle in which he was in control. Pegues did not have an ignition interlock device installed in the vehicle.
Pegues was taken into custody and transported to the New Haven State Police Barracks for processing. At the conclusion of processing, Pegues was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division on October 20, 2025, at 1230 hours.
Troopers were assisted by members of the Middlebury Police Department, Addison Fire Department, and MiddState Towing.
COURT ACTION: Y
COURT DATE/TIME: 10/20/2025 at 1230 hours
COURT: Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Included