STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A2007099
TROOPER: Adam Martin
STATION: St. Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: October 22nd, 2026 @ 1209 hours
LOCATION: S Richford Rd Richford, VT
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD COND: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Keith Sampietro
AGE: 68
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montgomery, VT
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2010 Volkswagen Eos
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Significant Front End Damage
INJURIES: Suspected Minor
HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center St. Albans, VT
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On October 22nd, 2026, at approximately 1209 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to the report of a single vehicle crash on S Richford Road in the Town of Richford. Troopers responded to the scene and located a 2010 Volkswagen Eos that had left the roadway and struck a tree, causing a totaling amount of damage to the front end of the vehicle.
Preliminary investigation established that the operator of the 2010 Volkswagen Eos was Keith Sampietro (68) of Montgomery, VT. Sampietro was transported to Northwest Medical Center in the Town of St. Albans for suspected minor injuries as a result of the crash. The vehicle was towed away from the scene due to a disabling amount of damage.
The Vermont State Police was assisted at the scene of the crash by Larose’s Towing, AmCare Ambulance and Richford Fire Department.
Trooper Adam Martin (221)
Vermont State Police
St. Albans Barracks
(802)524-5993
