According to police reports, a fatal multi-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 89 in Bolton around 5:22 p.m. on December 17, 2025. The incident began when Timothy Wooster, 45, of Jericho, was driving northbound in the southbound lane, leading to a head-on collision with a vehicle operated by 21-year-old Hailey Westcot of Northfield.
Westcot was pronounced dead at the scene, while Wooster sustained serious non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center. A third vehicle, driven by Douglas Bailey, 50, from Londonderry, New Hampshire, was also involved but resulted in no injuries. According to the report, Wooster has been charged with Grossly Negligent Operation with Death Resulting, and further charges may follow as the investigation continues.
The Vermont State Police, alongside the Williston Police Department and local emergency services, are conducting an ongoing investigation. Wooster is scheduled to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court on January 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. All charges are allegations at this stage, and details may change as the case progresses. Witnesses are encouraged to contact police with any relevant information.
Source: Vermont State Police
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