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March 6, 2026

St. Albans Barracks/ Motor Vehicle Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:  26A2001414                                  

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Charlotte Hartman

STATION: St. Albans

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 03/05/26 at approximately 1630 hours

STREET: Route 105 by Orchard St

TOWN: Enosburg

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR:  Eric Vachon

AGE: 45

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Enosburg, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2013

VEHICLE MAKE: Dodge 

VEHICLE MODEL: Durango 

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damage

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

VEHICLE #2

OPERATOR:  Grace Ryea

AGE: 21

SEAT BELT? Y

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Richford, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2014

VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet 

VEHICLE MODEL: Cruze 

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Likely totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 03/05/2026 at approximately 1630 hours, Vermont State Police were notified of a two-vehicle crash with injuries in the vicinity of Route 105 by the intersection of Orchard St in the town of Enosburg. It was determined that the Chevrolet Cruze, operated by Ryea, was stopped in the roadway of Route 105 turning onto Orchard St awaiting oncoming vehicles to pass prior to turning. The Dodge Durango, operated by Vachon, was traveling eastbound on Rt 105 behind the Cruze and ultimately rear ended it sending the vehicle completely off the roadway. Ryea was transported to Northwest Medical Center for minor injuries.

 

 

 

 

Sergeant Charlotte Hartman (204) & K9 Zeke

Vermont State Police

St. Albans Barracks

(802)524-5993

Charlotte.hartman@vermont.gov