STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A1004860
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Klara Calderon-Guthe
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: (802)878-7111
DATE/TIME: June 28, 2026 at approximately 0752 hours
STREET: VT Route 116
TOWN: Hinesburg
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: North Rd
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Paul Bentzel
AGE: 82
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Notley, NJ
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE YEAR: 2018
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Prius
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Passenger Side Front End Damage
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Tyler Roberge
AGE: 26
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Essex, VT
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE YEAR: 2021
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: WRX
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Passenger Side Damage
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On June 28, 2026, at approximately 0752 hours, Vermont State Police responded to the intersection of VT Route 116 and North Road in the town of Hinesburg for a reported two vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation indicated Vehicle 2 was traveling north on VT Route 116 near the intersection of North Rd. Vehicle 1 was on North Rd at the intersection of VT Route 116 at the stop sign. Vehicle 1 began turning left onto VT Route 116 and stuck Vehicle 2. Based on the evidence on scene and statements from operators and witnesses, Vehicle 1 failed to yield to the right of way of Vehicle 2 as it was traveling north on VT Route 116.
No injuries were reported by either party involved. Vermont State Police were assisted by members of the Hinesburg Fire Department.
Trooper Klara Calderon-Guthe
Vermont State Police – New Haven
2490 Ethan Allen HWY
New Haven, VT 05472
802-388-4919
