STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
26A1004101
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Shawn Cavic
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 06/01/26 at approximately 2027 Hours
STREET: Skunk Hollow Road
TOWN: Jericho
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: White Oak
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Adam Rutherford
AGE: 23
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: F150
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Serious, non-life-threatening
HOSPITAL: UVM
PASSENGER: Juvenile
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Jericho, VT
INJURIES: Serious, non-life-threatening
HOSPITAL: UVM
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Joseph Brzoza
AGE: 56
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2018
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Crosstreck
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled
INJURIES: Serious, non-life-threatening
HOSPITAL: UVM
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 06/01/26 at approximately 2027 hours, the Vermont State
Police-Williston Barracks responded to the area of Skunk Hollow Road in the
Town of Jericho, VT, for a two-vehicle crash, with injuries.
Investigation determined that Adam Rutherford (23) of
Williston, Vermont, operator of Vehicle #1, was traveling West on Skunk Hollow
when he attempted to pass a vehicle causing his vehicle to lose control and
into the opposite lane of traffic. Vehicle #2, operated by Joseph Brzoza (56)
of Essex, Vermont, was traveling east on Skunk Hollow Road. As a result,
Vehicle #1 struck Vehicle #2 head-on, causing total damage to both vehicles.
Both vehicle operators, and one passenger were transported
by ambulance to UVM Medical Center. The roadway was closed for a period of time
while emergency personnel cleared the scene. Bushey’s North Towing removed all
vehicles from the roadway.
This crash remains under investigation. Troopers on scene
were assisted by Underhill/Jericho Fire and EMS personnel, Richmond Rescue and
Essex Rescue.
Trooper Shawn Cavic
Vermont State Police – Williston
3294 St. George Rd, Williston VT 05495
802-878-7111
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