STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 25B4009252
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: On December 24, 2025, at approximately 1527 hours
STREET: Post Road
TOWN: Rutland Town
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Honey Bee Place
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear, normal
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Martin Harding
AGE: 48
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brandon, Vermont
PASSENGER: Victoria Fish
AGE: 73
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Pittsford, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2011
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: F250
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Substantial damage to passenger side.
INJURIES: Suspected minor injury to the passenger.
HOSPITAL: Rutland Regional Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 12/24/2025, at approximately 1527 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on Post Road in Rutland Town.
Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Harding) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on Post Road. While navigating a left curve Operator #1 (Harding) failed to maintain his lane of travel and exited the right side of the roadway. Operator #1 (Harding) was unable to correct vehicle #1 back onto the roadway and it sideswiped a utility pole.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Regional Ambulance Service, Rutland Town Fire Department, and Green Mountain Power.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.