According to police reports, a single-vehicle crash on US Route 2 in East Montpelier on January 21, 2026, resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old woman. Taylor Boardman, a resident of Montpelier, was identified as the driver involved in the accident, which caused significant damage to her 2014 Volkswagen Jetta.
Police say that while conversing with Boardman at the crash scene, officers detected signs of impairment. Following this observation, she was taken into custody and transported to the Berlin Barracks for processing. Boardman was subsequently cited and is scheduled to appear in Washington County Superior Court on February 5, 2026.
According to the report, Boardman sustained suspected minor injuries to her shoulder and neck and was taken to Central Vermont Medical Center for evaluation. She has since been released to Barre Probation and Parole. The charges against her are allegations, and court dates may change as the case advances.
Source: Vermont State Police
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