DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 22A4009812
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Rodzel
STATION: St. Johnsbury Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-222-4680
DATE/TIME: December 16, 2022 at approximately 1722 hours
STREET: Main St
TOWN: Bradford
CROSS STREETS: South Main St
WEATHER: Snowing
ROAD CONDITIONS: Icy, snow-covered black top
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Brandon Perkins
AGE: 33
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ryegate, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2015
VEHICLE MAKE: Jeep
VEHICLE MODEL: Grand Cherokee
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate damage to the front driver’s side
INJURIES: None reported
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Adam Olsen
AGE: 42
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Corinth, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2017
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Legacy
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Moderate damage to the front driver’s side
INJURIES: Suspected Minor
HOSPITAL: Cottage Hospital, NH
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On December 16, 2022 at approximately 1722 hours, Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks were dispatched to a reported two vehicle crash on Main St in Bradford. Troopers learned that Brandon Perkins was driving a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokeee when he lost control of his vehicle due to slick road conditions and entered the oncoming lane. The Jeep struck a 2017 Subaru Legacy operated by Adam Olsen when it entered the oncoming lane, resulting in front end damage to both vehicles.
Olsen and a passenger were transported to Cottage Hospital as a precaution. Vehicles were towed from the scene by Ward’s Garage. State Police were assisted on scene by members of the Bradford Fire Department and Upper Valley Ambulance.
This crash remains under investigation.
at 12/16/2022 08:09:00 PM
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 22A1008227
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: December 14. 2022 at 1654 hours
STREET: Interstate 89 North
TOWN: Colchester
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 97.3
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Unknown
AGE:
SEAT BELT?
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
VEHICLE YEAR: Unknown
VEHICLE MAKE:
VEHICLE MODEL:
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1:
INJURIES:
HOSPITAL:
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Gregory Farnham
AGE: 56
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate Center, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: GMC
VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor front and rear damage
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #3
OPERATOR / ACCUSED: Michael Healy
AGE: 63
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT
OFFENSE: Interlock Device Required / Operating with a Civilly Suspended License
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Impreza
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Heavy front end damage, minor rear damage
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #4
OPERATOR: Anne Quinn
AGE: 81
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Hero, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2022
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Rav 4
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor front end damage
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On December 14, 2022 at approximately 1654 hours, Vermont State Police from the Williston Barracks were notified of a multi-car crash on Interstate 89 North at mile marker 97.3 in the town of Colchester. Troopers and a Deputy from the Chittenden County Sherriff’s Department arrived on scene and located three vehicles that had been involved in a collision. Another vehicle, located approximately a half a mile north of that location was observed in the breakdown lane which was disabled with a flat tire.
Early investigation revealed a vehicle had become disabled with a flat tire in the breakdown lane, causing the general flow of traffic to slow down. An unknown vehicle, (Vehicle #1) believed to be a silver pickup truck hit their breaks causing a chain reaction with three other vehicles colliding into each other. Vehicle #2 collided with Vehicle #1, Vehicle #3 collided with Vehicle #2 and Vehicle #4 collided with Vehicle #3.
Vehicles 2 and 4 sustained minor damages and were drove away from the scene. Vehicle 3 sustained heavy front end damage and was towed from the scene by Central Service Towing. The operator of Vehicle 3, Michael Healy (63) of Milton was found to be operating his vehicle with a civilly suspended license. Further investigation revealed Healy was required to only operate a motor vehicle with an interlock device, which was not equipped in the vehicle. Healy was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on January 24, 2022 at 0815 hours to answer to the charge of Interlock Device Required.
This crash is currently under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash are encouraged to contact Trooper Brandon Sweet at Vermont State Police Williston Barracks (802)878-7111. Vermont State Police was assisted by the Chittenden County Sherriff’s Department, Milton Rescue, Colchester Rescue and Colchester Fire. The right lane of Interstate 89 was shut down for approximately 1.5 hours.
Vermont State Police reminds operators to maintain a safe traveling distance while driving.
Trooper Brandon Sweet
Vermont State Police – Williston
2777 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-7111
at 12/14/2022 09:31:00 PM
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 22A1008229
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Omar Bulle
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 12/14/2022 1730 hours
STREET: East Main Street
TOWN: Richmond
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Donkey Lane
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Travis Valway
AGE: 32
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2018
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: TK
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Passenger side
INJURIES: Unknown
HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Lisa Lafreniere
AGE: 62
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Waterbury, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: UT
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Rear end
INJURIES: Unknown
HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On December 14, 2022 at approximately 1730 hours, the Vermont State Police responded to East Main Street near Donkey Lane, in the Town of Richmond, for a two-car motor vehicle crash. Operator #1 was identified as Travis Valway (32), and operator #2 was identified as Lisa Lafreiere (62). Evidence on scene indicated that both Vehicle #1 and Vehicle #2 were traveling East on East Main Street, when Vehicle #1 collided into the rear end of vehicle #2. The collision caused vehicle #1 to lose control and go off the roadway. Both operators were transported to the UVM Medical Center for medical examination.
This incident is currently under investigation.
Trooper Omar Bulle
Vermont State Police
2777 St George Road
Williston, VT 05495
Ph#802.878.7111
at 12/15/2022 02:20:00 AM
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VERMONT STATE POLICE
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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 22B5003927
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Armin Nukic
STATION: New Haven
CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919
DATE/TIME: On 12/07/2022, at approximately 1731 hours
STREET: Leicester Whiting Rd
TOWN: Leicester
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Heavy Fog/ Heavy Rain
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Juvenile
AGE: 17
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT
PASSENGER #1: Juvenile
AGE: 17
SEATBELT: Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Salisbury
PASSENGER #2: Juvenile
AGE: 13
SEATBELT: Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Bristol, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2008
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: 4 Runner
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
INJURIES: Minor injury from seat belt
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 12/07/2022 , at approximately 1731 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – New Haven Barracks responded to a single vehicle crash on Leicester Whiting Rd in the Town of Leicester. Investigation revealed that Vehicle #1 was traveling east on Leicester Whiting Rd. Operator #1 failed to maintain their lane of travel and completely left the roadway, striking a tree before coming to a position of uncontrolled rest. The operator and two passengers sustained minor injuries.
Troopers were assisted on scene by Brandon Fire Department and Brandon EMS. The vehicle was towed by Snow and Tow services.
The Vermont State Police would like to remind drivers to wear their seat belts and to slow down/ provide extra travel time during the winter months.
at 12/07/2022 09:50:00 PM
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VERMONT STATE POLICE
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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 22A5005607
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Nathan Handy
STATION: Derby
CONTACT#: (802)334-8881
DATE/TIME: 12/07/2022 at approximately 1818 hours
STREET: VT Route 100
TOWN: Troy
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Near 5265 VT Route 100
WEATHER: Rain
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Justin Morale
AGE: 30
SEAT BELT? Y
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Lowell, VT
INJURIES: Minor Non-life-threatening
HOSPITAL: North Country Hospital
VEHICLE YEAR: 2016
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: Silverado
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Gregory Dunn
AGE: 43
SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Troy, VT
INJURIES: No injuries
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE YEAR: 2018
VEHICLE MAKE: Chevrolet
VEHICLE MODEL: TK
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: Totaled
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above listed date and time, the Vermont State Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash near 5265 VT Route 100 in the Town of Troy. Troy Fire Department and Missisquoi EMS responded to the scene to assist. Further investigation revealed Dunn was traveling north on VT Route 100 when Morale failed to maintain his lane while traveling south on VT Route 100 and crossed the center line into the northbound lane of travel causing the collision. Morale was transported to North Country Hospital with minor non-life-threatening injuries. After investigation, it was determined Morale’s traffic violation caused the crash. Morale was issued a VCVC for Title 23 V.S.A. 1038, Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
at 12/07/2022 09:15:00 PM
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
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MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 22A1008026
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: TROOPER EXANTUS, TROOPER COTE
STATION: WILLISTON
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111
DATE/TIME: 12/06/2022; 07:43
TOWN: UNDERHILL
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: RT 15 & ROY DR
WEATHER: CLOUDY
ROAD CONDITIONS: DRY
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: MAYAH ROY
AGE: 17
SEAT BELT? YES
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: UNDERHILL, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2015
VEHICLE MAKE: SUBARU
VEHICLE MODEL: LEGACY
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: TOTALED
INJURIES: NONE
HOSPITAL: UVM
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: BERNARD ISABELLE
AGE: 66
SEAT BELT? YES
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: UNDERHILL, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2017
VEHICLE MAKE: TOYOTA
VEHICLE MODEL: RAV4
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: TOTALED
INJURIES: LEFT ARM AND LEGS
HOSPITAL: UVM
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 12/06/22 at 0743, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Williston Barracks responded to a two-motor vehicle crash located near RT 15 & Roy Dr in the Town of Underhill. Upon arrival, Troopers located the first vehicle at a position of uncontrolled rest in the middle of the road and the second vehicle a few feet to the side at a position of uncontrolled rest in a ditch facing east. Further investigation revealed that Operator 1, Mayah Roy was leaving her residence out of her driveway off RT 15, when the second vehicle was traveling northbound on RT 15 where both vehicles collided head on. Operator 2, Bernard Isabelle stated he was traveling northbound and noticed Roy pulled out right in front of him, he tried to swerve but still ended up hitting her. Once impact happened Isabelle drifted off the roadway to the ditch causing a roll over. As a result, Isabelle sustained injuries, and both provided no signs of impairment. Due to disabling damage to both vehicles they were removed by Bushey’s Auto Towing.
Troopers were assisted by Underhill and Essex Fire Department.
at 12/06/2022 10:29:00 AM
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