An Arlington Route 7A crash closed the highway and injured two drivers, Vermont State Police say. The crash happened on Vermont Route 7A in Arlington around 9:08 p.m. on May 10, 2026.
Arlington Route 7A crash and road closure
According to police, Horace W. Wells Jr., 68, of Shaftsbury, was driving south when he lost control of his 2014 GMC Acadia, veered off the road, and struck a telephone pole. A second driver, Hunter D. Joseph, 20, of Manchester, then ran over the fallen pole. Both drivers suffered suspected minor injuries but declined hospital treatment.
The crash brought down live wires, closing Vermont Route 7A between Arlington and Shaftsbury. The Shaftsbury Fire Department, Arlington Rescue, Green Mountain Power, and the Vermont Agency of Transportation responded. Police say the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been announced.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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