According to police reports, a head-on collision occurred on March 23, 2026, at approximately 6:42 a.m. on Vermont Route 313 in Arlington. The crash involved a Subaru Outback and a Green Mountain Express bus, which was carrying 15 passengers.
Police say the incident caused significant damage to both vehicles, totaling them. Five passengers from the bus sustained minor injuries and were transported to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, along with the driver of the Subaru, identified as Joy B. Douglas, 58, from Eagle Bridge, NY. The bus operator, Frank C. Carter, 48, from Bennington, VT, was also wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Emergency medical services from multiple rescue squads responded to the scene, and the roadway was closed temporarily to facilitate the response and investigation. The Arlington Fire Department and the Vermont DMV Police assisted in securing the area and managing traffic flow after the vehicles were cleared.
Charges related to the incident are pending, with further legal proceedings expected. It is important to note that all charges are allegations at this stage, and court dates may change as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police press release, view original report. This Vermont headon crash story highlights important developments.
Legal Disclaimer: All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Court dates and charges are subject to change. This report is based on information provided by law enforcement and may be updated as more details become available. The Vermont headon crash situation continues to develop. The Vermont headon crash situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: March 23, 2026
