STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 25A2009379
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Andrew Underwood
STATION: St Albans Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: December 26, 2025 / 2040 hours
STREET: 1126 VT Route 78
TOWN: Sheldon
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Partially snow-covered roadways
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Jacob King
AGE: 21
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sheldon, VT
INJURIES: Fatal
PASSENGER: Brennan Pandis
AGE: 21
SEAT BELT: N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT
INJURIES: Minor
PASSENGER: Raven Graves
AGE: 21
SEAT BELT: N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT
INJURIES: Minor
VEHICLE YEAR: 2015
VEHICLE MAKE: Audi
VEHICLE MODEL: A4
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On December 26th, 2025, at approximately 2040 hours Troopers with the Vermont State Police St Albans Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash with operator entrapment near 1126 VT Route 78 in Sheldon.
Troopers, Amcare and Sheldon Fire responded to the scene. The two passengers, Brennan Pandis and Raven Graves, both age 21 of Highgate, were out of the vehicle. The operator, Jacob King age 21 of Sheldon, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Both passengers were treated on scene and released by medical personnel.
Investigation revealed that operator lost control of the 2015 Audi A4 and struck a tree. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor in this crash.
The investigation into this crash is ongoing and any witnesses are encouraged to contact Trooper Underwood with Vermont State Police St Albans at 802-524-5993.
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MUG SHOT: Y N
Trooper Andrew Underwood (222)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993
