STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A4006420
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: June 16, 2026, at approximately 0632 hours
STREET: VT Route 113
TOWN: West Fairlee
CROSS STREETS: Beanville Rd
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Andrew Reese
AGE: 36
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Hartford, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2025
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Trax
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major front end
INJURIES: None
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On June 16, 2026, at approximately 0632 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash into a tree on VT Route 113 in West Fairlee. Troopers responded to the scene and determined the operator, Andrew Reese, failed to maintain his lane, exiting the East side of the road and striking a tree. Reese was issued two VCVCs for violations of Title 23 VSA 1038 (Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic) and Title 23 VSA 601 (No License). Troopers were assisted by members of the West Fairlee Fire Department and Upper Valley Ambulance.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint _______7132526___7132527____ T23 VSA __601_1038____