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September 1, 2026

Shaftsbury Barracks / Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 26B3004861                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Jason Danielsen

STATION: Shaftsbury Barracks                             

CONTACT#: 802-442-5421

 

DATE/TIME: 9/1/2026 at 0640 hours

STREET: US Route 7

TOWN: Shaftsbury

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: MM 18

WEATHER: Raining

ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Dana Pratt

AGE: 34     

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bennington, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan

VEHICLE MODEL: Pathfinder

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Minor

HOSPITAL: SVMC

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 9/1/2026, at approximately 0640 hours, Vermont Troopers responded to a single vehicle crash on US Route 7 in the town of Shaftsbury, VT. Investigation revealed that Dana Pratt (34) was travelling north in a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder when he hydroplaned, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway. After leaving the roadway, the vehicle rolled onto the shoulder. Pratt sustained suspected minor injuries in the crash. The Vermont State Police was assisted the Bennington Rescue and the Shaftsbury Fire Department.

 

 

COURT ACTION: No

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