STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A1002287
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Rea
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: March 23, 2026 at approximately 2237 hours
STREET: VT Route 116
TOWN: Hinesburg
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Buck Ridge Barns
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Snowing
ROAD CONDITIONS: Snow Covered
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR / ACCUSED: Christal Brown
AGE: 60
SEAT BELT? YES
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St. Geroge, VT
VIOLATION: DUI
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan
VEHICLE MODEL: Altima
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Font End Damage
INJURIES: Chest
HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On March 23rd, 2026, at approximately 2237 hours, Vermont State Police was dispatched to a single vehicle crash at 8377 VT Route 116 in the town of Hinesburg.
Preliminary investigation indicated the operator, Christal Brown (60) of St. George was traveling south on VT Route 116 in a 2019 Nissan Rogue when her vehicle left the roadway and struck a telephone pole. Brown sustained injuries from the crash and was transported to UVM Medical Center for treatments of suspected chest pain.
Impairment of the operator was a contributor to the crash. Brown was arrested for the suspicion of DUI and later issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on June 02, 2026, at 0830 hours to answer to the charge of DUI.
Vermont State Police was assisted on scene by Richmond Rescue, Hinesburg Fire and Rescue, and Girouxs Garage.
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: NOT INCLUDED
COURT ACTION: YES
COURT: CHITTENDEN
COURT DATE/TIME: June 02, 2026 at 0830 hours
Trooper Kevin Rea
Vermont State Police
3294 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
802-878-7111
