STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 26A4010423
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-748-3111
DATE/TIME: October 10, 2026, at approximately 1225 hours
STREET: Interstate 91 S
TOWN: Bradford
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 96
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Black top, dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Simon Galmiche
AGE: 35
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Montreal, Quebec
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Carolla
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Substantial Front-End Damage
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On October 10, 2026, at approximately 1225 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks responded to a reported single vehicle crash involving a deer on Interstate 91 S near MM96 in Bradford. The Bradford Fire Department and Upper Valley Ambulance also responded to the scene with Troopers. Troopers determined a deer entered the roadway resulting in a collision with a 2020 Toyota Carolla being operated by Simon Galmiche. The Carolla was totaled as a result of the collision. Galmiche was not injured and the deer was located deceased.