STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
26B5003749
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Branden Slaney
STATION: New
Haven
CONTACT#: 802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: 08/26/2026
STREET: US Route 7
TOWN: Ferrisburgh
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry pavement
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Faith Hobson
AGE: 30
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Vergennes, VT
INJURIES: None
VIOLATION: DUI with Death Resulting, Grossly Negligent
Operation, Reckless Endangerment
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan
VEHICLE MODEL: Altima
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive front end damage
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Kyle Conner
AGE: 31
SEAT BELT? N/A
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Monkton, VT
INJURIES: Fatal
VEHICLE YEAR: 2021
VEHICLE MAKE: Triumph
VEHICLE MODEL: Tiger 850 Sport
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Extensive rear end damage
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 08/26/2026 at approximately 2033 hours, Troopers from the
Vermont State Police New Haven barracks, as well as the Vergennes Police
Department, Vergennes Fire Department, Ferrisburgh Fire Department, and
Vergennes Area Rescue Squad, responded to a report of a motor vehicle versus
motorcycle crash located on US Route 7 in the Town of Ferrisburgh, VT.
Upon arrival, responders determined that the operator of
Vehicle #1, Faith Hobson, 30, of Vergennes, VT, had been traveling southbound
on VT Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, VT, when her vehicle crashed into the rear of
Vehicle #2, which was stopped in the southbound lane, attempting to turn left
into a business. Vehicle #2 was being operated by Kyle Conner, 31, of Monkton,
VT. Conner sustained serious bodily injuries as a result of the crash and was
transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center. Despite life-saving
efforts, Conner succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the
hospital.
While speaking with Hobson on scene, Troopers detected
indicators of impairment. Hobson was screened for driving under the influence
of alcohol and was subsequently placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI and
brought to the Vergennes Police Department for processing. Hobson was issued a
citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court – Criminal Division on
August 27, 2026, at 1230 hours to answer to the charges of DUI with death
resulting, Grossly Negligent Operation, and Reckless Endangerment.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone who
may have witnessed this crash or have any information is urged to contact the
Vermont State Police at 802-388-4919.
LODGED - LOCATION:
N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: Yes
COURT ACTION: Yes
COURT: Addison Criminal Court
COURT DATE/TIME: 08/27/2026 12:30PM
*Please note: court date and time are subject to
change at the discretion of the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to
confirm arraignment time.
