STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH / DUI
CASE#: 26A1002097
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ahmed Sharif
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: (802)878-7111
DATE/TIME: March 17, 2026 at approximately 2237 hours
STREET: Interstate 89 NB MM 74.8
TOWN: Richmond, VT
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR/ACCUSED: Angus G. Purvee
AGE: 31
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
VIOLATION:
- DUI #1
VEHICLE YEAR: 2021
VEHICLE MAKE: Cadillac
VEHICLE MODEL: XT4
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On March 17, 2026, at approximately 2237 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police responded to Interstate 89 Northbound at mile marker 74.8 in the Town of Richmond for a report of a motor vehicle crash with unknown injuries.
Upon arrival, Troopers observed a single vehicle that had left the roadway and struck a guardrail. The operator was identified as Angus G. Purvee (31) of Burlington. While speaking with Purvee, Troopers detected indicators of impairment. Following a thorough investigation, Purvee was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI and transported to the Williston Barracks for processing.
At the conclusion of processing, Purvee was released with a citation to appear at Chittenden County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on April 7, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI #1.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-878-7111.
Trooper Ahmed Sharif
Vermont State Police - Williston
3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-7111
