Vermont State Police say a single-vehicle accident occurred on VT Route 116 in Bristol on January 1, 2026, around 10:45 a.m. The operator, 25-year-old Kierra Fay of Bristol, was traveling south when her Chevrolet Trax veered off the roadway and collided with a tree.
According to police reports, Fay was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash and reported experiencing possible minor injuries. Emergency responders from the Bristol Fire Department, Bristol Rescue, and Middlebury Police Department assisted at the scene to provide aid and manage the situation.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and charges may be filed as more information becomes available. The nature of the injuries and the details surrounding the crash are still being assessed. Court dates and potential charges will be determined as the case progresses, according to police.
Source: Vermont State Police
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