STATE OF VERMONT
CASE#: 26A2005496
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt Andrew Underwood
STATION: St Albans
CONTACT#: (802) 524-5993
DATE/TIME: On August 23, 2026, at approximately 1508 hours
STREET: Lake Street
TOWN: St Albans City
WEATHER: Clear & Sunny
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Erik Mahoney
AGE: 53
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2021
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Gladiator
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor
INJURIES: None
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Alyssa Ross
AGE: 32
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans, VT
PASSENGER: Rosita Smith
AGE: 36
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: St Albans, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2021
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: Explorer
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 8/23/2026, at approximately 1508 hours, the Vermont State Police - St Albans were notified of a two-vehicle crash involving a St Albans Police Department Cruiser.
It was determined that Operator #1, Erik Mahoney, was traveling east on Lake Street. Mahoney attempted to turn north onto Pine Street and drove directly into the path of Vehicle #2, the St Albans Police Department cruiser. The operator of the cruiser, Officer Alyssa Ross, attempted to avoid Mahoney's vehicle but was unsuccessful. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. There were no injuries reported as a result of this crash.
Sergeant Andrew Underwood (207)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993
