According to police reports, a two-vehicle collision occurred on December 24, 2025, around 11:46 a.m. on US Route 5 in Orleans, near the I-91 southbound on-ramp at exit 26. The Vermont State Police responded to the scene where they identified the drivers as Qing Hua Liu, 49, from Winchester, Massachusetts, and Daniel Blair, 36, from Orleans, Vermont.
Investigations revealed that Liu was traveling south on US Route 5 when he attempted to turn left onto the I-91 on-ramp. He failed to yield to oncoming traffic and was subsequently struck by Blair, who was heading north on the same road. Fortunately, neither driver nor any passengers reported injuries resulting from the crash.
The incident prompted responses from Orleans Fire and EMS, along with M&A Auto for assistance. No charges have been reported as a result of the collision, and the investigation remains ongoing.
As this situation develops, the legal status of any potential charges may change. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Source: Vermont State Police press release, view original report. This Vermont motor vehicle story highlights important developments. The Vermont motor vehicle situation continues to develop. The Vermont motor vehicle situation continues to develop.
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.
Read more Vermont news stories at VTScout.
Source: Vermont State Police
Central Vermont Medical Center motor vehicle crash Orleans County US Route 5 Vermont State Police
Last modified: December 24, 2025
