Vermont State Police say a 66-year-old resident of Woodbury was involved in a motor vehicle collision with a horse on VT Route 5A in Brownington on June 5, 2026, at approximately 9:51 PM. According to police reports, Dean Burns was driving south when he encountered several horses on or near the roadway, resulting in a collision with one of the animals.
Emergency responders, including Orleans Ambulance and Orleans Fire Department, arrived at the scene. Both Burns and his passenger were unharmed, although the vehicle sustained significant damage to the front end, hood, windshield, and roof. The horse involved in the incident suffered fatal injuries and was subsequently euthanized. The horse’s owners informed authorities that the animals had escaped from their containment fence. The remaining horses were safely returned to their property by their owners.
Ray’s Towing was called to remove the damaged vehicle from the roadway. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details may emerge as the situation develops.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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