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STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
26A3008116
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katie Finn
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: 09/29/2026 2111 hours
STREET: VT Route 100
TOWN: Warren
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mad River Bridge
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Michael Markstrom
AGE: 55
SEAT BELT? Unknown
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Warren, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Wrangler
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor
INJURIES: Serious Life Threatening
HOSPITAL: UVMMC
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Juvenile
VEHICLE YEAR: 2013
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Minor
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: Central Vermont Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On September 29, 2026, at approximately 2111 hours, Troopers
from the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks responded to an injury crash
involving two motor vehicles. The investigation is still on-going. There are no
further details at this time. Markstrom was transported by ambulance to
University of Vermont Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries.
This crash occurred on VT Route
100 near the Kingsbury Bridge Greenway Trail access, between Airport Road and
Sugarbush Access Road. Vermont State Police were assisted by Mad River
Valley Ambulance and the Warren and Waitsfield Fire Departments. The roadway
was closed for approximately two hours. Initial investigation indicated that
Vehicle 1 crossed the center line into oncoming traffic and collided with
Vehicle 2. The operator of Vehicle 1 is receiving treatment for serious
injuries at University of Vermont Medical Center.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
COURT ACTION: Pending
COURT: N/A
COURT DATE/TIME: N/A
