STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A3009000
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Abigail Sikora
STATION: Berlin
CONTACT#: (802) 229-9191
DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 1238 hours
STREET: Interstate 89 Northbound MM 37.2
TOWN: Brookfield
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Not being disclosed at this time
AGE: 28
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Burlington, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2024
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Prius
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total
INJURIES: Serious Bodily Injury
HOSPITAL: Dartmouth
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Not being disclosed at this time
AGE: 52
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brookfield, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Freightliner
VEHICLE MODEL: M2
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On October 27, 2026, at approximately 1238 hours, the Vermont State Police along with the Brookfield Fire Department and White River Valley Ambulance responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 northbound in the Town of Brookfield. While fire and rescue first responders were on scene and the interstate was limited to one lane of travel, a secondary crash occurred that resulted in injuries.
Investigation revealed that Vehicle #1 was traveling northbound when it collided with Vehicle #2, a Brookfield tanker truck, which was parked with its emergency lights activated to close the right travel lane for the first motor vehicle crash. The operator of Vehicle #1 sustained serious bodily injuries and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment. The operator of Vehicle #2 reported no injuries. Operator #1 had two canines in the vehicle, one of which also sustained serious injuries, both of which were transported to the Country Animal Hospital.
At this time, the crash is still under investigation. Anyone who may have questions may reach out to the Vermont State Police Berlin Barracks at (802) 229-9191.
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
