According to police reports, a two-vehicle collision occurred on April 29, 2026, at approximately 5:16 PM on VT Route 58 in Brownington. The Vermont State Police, alongside the Orleans Fire Department and Orleans Ambulance, responded to the scene where a head-on crash was reported.
Police say Donald Champigny, 42, of Troy, was driving a 2001 Ford Ranger when he allegedly crossed the center line, colliding with a 2021 Subaru Outback operated by 59-year-old Kelly Cowles from Albany. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and sustained minor injuries; Cowles was transported to North Country Hospital for treatment, while Champigny did not require hospitalization.
Champigny has been charged with negligent operation and issued citations for driving on roadways laned for traffic, misuse of number plates, and operating without liability insurance. He is scheduled to appear in Orleans County Superior Court on June 18, 2026, at 8:00 AM. According to the report, the legal status of these charges remains subject to change as the case progresses.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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