STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
WRONG WAY DRIVER CRASH
CASE#: 26A1007677
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Tpr. Michael Foley
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 10/11/2026 @ 0000 hours
STREET: Interstate 89 northbound
TOWN: Williston
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Mile Marker 84/4
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Taylor Chagnot
AGE: 29
SEAT BELT: Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Windham, CT
INJURIES: No injuries
PASSENGER: Allison Roberts
AGE: 31
SEAT BELT: No
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Underhill, VT
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: University of Vermont Medical Center
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Gladiator
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Total
VEHICLE # 2
OPERATOR: Shawn Cavic
AGE: 32
SEAT BELT: Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Williston, VT
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: NA
VEHICLE YEAR: 2025
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: Explorer
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Total
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On
October 11th 2026 at 0000 hours, members of the Vermont State Police
were notified of a wrong way driver travelling along Interstate 89 southbound,
in the northbound lane of travel near Exit 14 in the town of South Burlington.
Troopers located the vehicle in question as it continued to travel southbound
in the northbound lane of travel in the area of Exit 12, in the town of
Williston. Despite efforts to get the vehicle to safely come to a stop, the
vehicle crashed into a Vermont State Police cruiser causing severe damage.
Following the crash, the operator of the vehicle was identified as Taylor
Chagnot. While speaking with Chagnot, troopers observed indicators of
impairment. After a roadside investigation, Chagnot was placed under arrest for
suspicion of Driving Under the Influence, Grossly Negligent Operation,
Attempting to Elude, and Reckless Endangerment. Chagnot was transported to the
Williston State Police Barracks for processing and ultimately held at the
Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility for lack of $1,000.00 bail.
Members
of the Vermont State Police were assisted during this incident by the Williston
Police Department, the Williston Fire Department, and Anytime Towing.
COURT
ACTION: Yes
COURT
DATE: October 13th 2026 at 0815 Hours
COURT:
Chittenden County
MUG SHOT:
Attached
BAIL:
$1,000.00
SGT
Todd Stackhouse
Patrol
Commander
Troop
A- Williston
3294 St
George Rd
Williston,
VT 05495
(802)
878-7111
