STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE #: 26B5004499
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Sean Hauter
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT #: (802) 388-4919
DATE/TIME: 10/20/2026, 0913 hours
STREET: VT-30
TOWN: Cornwall
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Robbins Rd
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Kody Swan
AGE: 33
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Sudbury, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2002
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Liberty
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front and passenger’s side contact damage
INJURIES: Suspected minor
HOSPITAL: Porter Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 10/20/2026 at approximately 0913 hours, Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on VT Route 30 north of Robbins Road in the Town of Cornwall. Investigation revealed V#1 was traveling south when its brakes failed (V#1 was not inspected). At that time, V#1 crossed the centerline, left the northbound lane, and struck a small rock wall before coming to a position of uncontrolled rest. OP#1 was transported to the hospital by ambulance with suspected minor injuries.
Troopers were assisted on scene by Middlebury Regional EMS.
VCVC(s):
-23 VSA 1038, “Driving on roadways laned for traffic” ($220, 2 points)
-23 VSA 513, “Misuse of number plates” ($162, 0 points)
-23 VSA 301, “Persons required to register” ($162, 0 points)