Vermont State Police say a two-vehicle crash on Waterbury Stowe Road in Waterbury resulted in a fatality on January 24, 2026. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks received reports of serious injuries following the collision and responded to the scene.
According to police, a southbound Honda CR-V driven by 61-year-old Paula Breining of Waitsfield crossed the center line and struck a northbound Hyundai Tucson operated by 41-year-old Rohtash Kumar of Montpelier. Kumar and his passenger, 43-year-old Sita Devi, were taken to Central Vermont Medical Center for minor injuries. Breining was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident is under investigation, and police have not released further details at this time. The ongoing inquiry will seek to determine the circumstances leading to the crash.
As this is a developing situation, the charges are currently allegations, and the legal proceedings may evolve. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Source: Vermont State Police
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