STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3000015
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 01/01/2026 @ 1303 hours
STREET: Interstate 89 Northbound
TOWN: Brookfield
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 38
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Michael Toshack
AGE: 60
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Canton, NY
VEHICLE YEAR: 2026
VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan
VEHICLE MODEL: Rogue
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major damage to the driver’s side front bumper and both driver’s side doors
INJURIES: Minor Injuries reported
HOSPITAL: Transported to Gifford Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On January 01, 2026, at approximately 1303 hours, Troopers from the Berlin Barracks were dispatched to a reported single vehicle rollover on Interstate 89 N near MM38 in the Town of Brookfield. Troopers responded to the scene along with EMS and the Brookfield Fire Department. It was determined Vehicle 1 was driving in the left lane when they drifted into the snow along the median. Vehicle 1 collided with the guard rail and continued into the median where it subsequently rolled onto the driver’s side of the vehicle. Vehicle 1 came to rest pointing north in the median of Interstate 89. The only occupant of the vehicle was the operator who reported minor injuries including back pain. Operator 1 was transported to the Gifford Medical Center by EMS for further screening.
Respectfully,
Trooper Kevin Charney
Vermont State Police – Berlin
578 Paine Turnpike North
Berlin, Vermont
Phone: (802) 229-9191
Fax: (802) 229-2648