STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26B4007502
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Highbarger
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: On October 2nd, 2026, at approximately 1527 hours
STREET: VT Route 30
TOWN: Hubbardton, Vermont
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Delancey Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Overcast
ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Lynne Suddaby
AGE: 65
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Orwell, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2015
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Rav 4
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end damage
INJURIES: Shoulder, minor laceration on forearm
HOSPITAL: Porter Medical Center, Middlebury
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 10/02/2026, at approximately 1527 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a one car crash on VT Route 30 in Hubbardton, VT.
Through investigation it was determined Operator #1 (Suddaby) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on VT Route 30. Operator #1 exited her lane of travel and come to a position of uncontrolled rest against a tree. Vehicle #1 sustained moderate front end damage from colliding with the tree. VT Route 30 was limited to one lane of traffic while responders worked to have the operator removed from her vehicle and was closed while responders worked to have the vehicle removed.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by Castleton Fire Department, Castleton Police Department, Granville Rescue Squad, and Carrara’s Towing.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending.
