According to police reports, a 28-year-old man from Orwell, Vermont, was arrested for driving under the influence following a fatal crash investigation on March 15, 2026. Vermont State Police say the incident occurred at approximately 7:43 PM on Old Sawmill Road near Vail Road.
During the investigation, officers interacted with Paxton Taube and observed signs of impairment, leading them to determine he had driven on a public roadway before arriving at the scene. Taube was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the New Haven Barracks for processing. Afterward, he was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division.
Taube is scheduled to appear in court on March 30, 2026, at 12:30 PM. Police emphasize that the charges remain allegations at this stage, and the court date may change as the case progresses. Members of the Middlebury Police Department assisted with the investigation.
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Source: Vermont State Police
Addison County Court DUI arrest fatal crash investigation Orwell Vermont Vermont State Police
Last modified: March 16, 2026
