STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26B4001488
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: On February 26, 2026, at approximately 1553 hours
STREET: US RT 7
TOWN: Pittsford, Vermont
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Kendall Hill Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear, normal
ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Dean Newton
AGE: 59
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Leicester, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: RAM
VEHICLE MODEL: 1500
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor damage to front right corner.
INJURIES: None reported.
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Alexa Moyer
AGE: 26
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brandon, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2011
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Camry
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Significant damage to front left tire.
INJURIES: None reported.
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 2/26/2026, at approximately 1553 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of two vehicle crash on US RT 7 in the Town of Pittsford.
Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Newton) was operating vehicle #1, traveling south on US RT 7 behind vehicle #2. Operator #2 (Moyer) was operating vehicle #2, traveling south on US RT 7 stopped to turn left into a driveway. As vehicle #2 began turning left, vehicle #1 attempted to pass. Vehicle #1 collided with vehicle #2 and both vehicles were able to pull off the traveled roadway. No injuries were reported on scene.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.
