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.
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