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Crash at Quechee Farms in Canaan leads to hit-and-run investigation, police say

In Canaan, VT, police say a vehicle left the scene after backing into a concrete pillar at Quechee Farms, resulting in a charge of leaving the scene of an accident.

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Vermont State Police say an incident in the parking lot of Quechee Farms in Canaan, Vermont, occurred on March 28, 2026, around 7:45 PM, where a vehicle allegedly struck a concrete pillar and subsequently fell onto a parked vehicle. The driver of the vehicle involved reportedly left the scene without providing any information.

According to police, the crash involved a vehicle departing from the Border Jumpers establishment. The victim, identified as 26-year-old Shelby Owen-Lafoe from Colebrook, New Hampshire, was affected by the falling debris. The police are currently investigating the incident and seeking information from the public to identify the driver who left the scene. Anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact the Derby Barracks at 802-334-8811.

No charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation is ongoing. As the case progresses, the status of any potential charges may change. Court dates and further legal proceedings will be determined as more information becomes available.

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Source: Vermont State Police

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