STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#:
26A3008970
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Kevin Charney
STATION: Berlin
Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-229-9191
DATE/TIME: 10/26/0000 @ 0709 hours
STREET: US Route 302
TOWN: Orange
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Richardson Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Nicholas Deblois
AGE: 26
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Haverhill, NH
VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: F-150
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor front-end damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Michelle Downing
AGE: 49
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orange, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2024
VEHICLE MAKE: Nissan
VEHICLE MODEL: Kicks
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Major rear-end damage
INJURIES: Possible minor injury
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time, Troopers from the Berlin
Barracks responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Vermont Route 302 near
the intersection of Richardson Road in the Town of Orange, VT.
Investigation revealed Deblois (26) was traveling east on Vermont Route 302. As
his Ford came around a curve in the roadway traffic in front of him stopped
near the Orange Center School in the Town of Orange. Deblois activated his
brakes but was unable to stop in time. His vehicle collided with the rear end
of Downing’s (49) Nissan. Both vehicles were able to move to the side of the
roadway to allow traffic to continue to flow. Deblois reported no injuries from
the crash and Downing reported possible minor injuries. The Ford sustained
minor front-end damage and the Nissan sustained major rear-end damage. Action
Towing was able to remove the Nissan from the side of the road, and the Ford
was able to drive away. The roadway was cleared of any hazards, and the regular
flow of traffic was able to resume. The Barre Town Fire Department responded
and assisted with the crash.
