According to police reports, a single-vehicle accident in Morgan, Vermont, resulted in the death of a 60-year-old man on March 30, 2026. Vermont State Police say Cecil Daniels, a resident of Brighton, was driving west on Vermont Route 111 at approximately 8:17 a.m. when his GMC Sierra 2500 left the roadway and struck a tree.
Emergency responders transported Daniels to North Country Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with assistance from Newport EMS and the Brighton Fire Department. Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to contact the Derby Barracks at (802) 334-8881.
The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under review, and no charges have been filed at this time. Allegations and charges may evolve as the investigation continues.
Source: Vermont State Police
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