STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3007344
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Ryan Normile
STATION: Berlin Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 09/01/2026 at 1431 hours
STREET: I89 near MM 64.4
TOWN: Waterbury
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Kayla Groves
AGE: 32
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT
PASSENGER 1: James Russell
AGE: 32
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT
PASSENGER 2: Juvenile
VEHICLE YEAR: 2005
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Sienna
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Suspected minor
HOSPITAL: UVMMC
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 09/01/2026, at approximately 1431 hours, Troopers were notified of a single vehicle crash on I89 near MM 64.4 in the town of Waterbury. Investigation revealed that Kayla Groves (32) of Burlington, VT was traveling north on I89 when she lost control of Vehicle #1 due to a defective tire. Vehicle #1 left the roadway, overturned, and came to rest off the northbound shoulder. Groves sustained suspected minor injuries and was transported to UVMMC. Neither passenger sustained injuries.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by members of the Waterbury Fire Department and Waterbury Ambulance Service. I89 was limited to one lane of travel for approximately one hour while the investigation was conducted.
VCVC: Pending
COURT ACTION: NO
COURT DATE/TIME: N/A
COURT: N/A
MUGSHOT: N/A