Fatal motor vehicle crash in Berlin under investigation

Vermont State Police say a 26-year-old resident of Williamstown, Journiann Leclair, was involved in a fatal single-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 South in Berlin on June 11, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 6:41 PM near Exit 6, where Leclair’s 2022 Harley Davidson Nightster struck a guardrail.

According to the report, upon arrival, police found Leclair unresponsive at the scene. Despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced deceased. The vehicle sustained minor front-end damage, and there were no other reported injuries. The circumstances leading up to the crash are still under investigation, and authorities are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the events prior to the incident. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the Vermont State Police website.

The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available. The Vermont State Police were assisted at the scene by Barre Town Ambulance, the Berlin Fire Department, and the Montpelier Police Department.

As the investigation continues, the charges against Leclair are not applicable, given the nature of the incident.

Source: Vermont State Police