According to police, a Brownington single-vehicle crash occurred on Schoolhouse Road in Brownington at approximately 4:22 p.m. on May 25, 2026. Vermont State Police responded to the incident, which involved a 41-year-old man from Charleston, identified as Dane Kross, who was driving a 2018 Subaru Forester.
Driver swerved to avoid a tree in the Brownington single-vehicle crash
Police say Kross was traveling west when he swerved to avoid a fallen tree in the road, resulting in his vehicle colliding with several trees along the shoulder. No injuries were reported, and Kross was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. The vehicle sustained significant damage and was deemed a total loss.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and Kross has been charged with operating a vehicle without a seat belt. According to the report, details regarding court appearances and any additional charges may evolve as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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