According to police reports, a two-vehicle crash involving a Vermont State Police cruiser occurred on U.S. Route 7 at Kocher Drive in Bennington at approximately 4:38 p.m. on March 10, 2026. The incident took place while Sgt. Justin Walker was responding to assist the Bennington Police Department with an earlier accident on Vermont Route 279.
While operating his marked cruiser with lights and siren activated, Sgt. Walker’s vehicle collided with another vehicle. Following the crash, both vehicles came to a stop on the roadside. Sgt. Walker sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment before being released. The driver and passengers of the second vehicle were reported to be uninjured.
The Bennington Police Department is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. As the situation develops, further inquiries should be directed to them.
Charges related to the incident have not been disclosed, and the legal status of the case may evolve as more details emerge.
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Last modified: March 10, 2026