STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
26A5003794
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sergeant Nathan Handy
STATION:
Derby
CONTACT#: (802)334-8881
DATE/TIME: 07/07/2026 @ approximately 0727 hours
STREET: VT Route 101
TOWN: Troy
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Tucker Wilson
AGE: 24
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Newport City, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2004
VEHICLE MAKE: GMC
VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Passenger’s side damage
INJURIES: No injuries
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Nanette Meunier-Willey
AGE: 62
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Derby, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2024
VEHICLE MAKE: Mitsubishi
VEHICLE MODEL: Outlander Sport
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Driver’s side damage
INJURIES: Minor non-life-threatening injuries
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above-listed date and time, the Vermont State Police
responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on VT Route 101 in the Town of
Troy, Vermont. Upon arrival, Troopers identified Tucker Wilson (24) as the
operator of Vehicle #1 and Nanette Meunier-Willey (62) as the operator of
Vehicle #2.
Investigation revealed that both vehicles were traveling
northbound on VT Route 101. Vehicle #2 slowed to make a left turn into a
private driveway when Vehicle #1 failed to slow and yield to Vehicle #2. In an
attempt to avoid a collision, the operator of Vehicle #1 swerved partially into
the southbound lane of travel but was unable to avoid striking Vehicle #2. The
front passenger side of Vehicle #1 collided with the driver’s side of Vehicle
#2.
Meunier-Willey reported minor injuries but declined
transportation from the scene. Both vehicles sustained damage but were able to
be driven from the scene. Operator #1 was issued a ticket for Title 23 V.S.A.
1039, Following too Closely.
