According to police reports, a motor vehicle crash occurred early on January 22, 2026, on Interstate 89 northbound near mile marker 52.4 in Montpelier. Vermont State Police responded to the incident, which involved a tractor-trailer that had jackknifed and was obstructing both northbound lanes of the highway.
The crash involved two vehicles: a 2025 Freightliner Cascadia operated by 29-year-old Veronica Baez from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and a 2015 Hino box truck driven by 26-year-old Yerry Miche from Lawrence, Massachusetts. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and reported no injuries, according to police. Emergency medical services checked the operators at the scene, and neither required hospitalization.
Troopers noted that Stockwells Garage and Charliebois Towing assisted in clearing the wreckage, allowing both travel lanes to be reopened without further incident.
No charges have been reported as a result of the crash, and there is currently no scheduled court date, as the investigation is ongoing. Police emphasize that any potential legal proceedings may evolve as more information comes to light.
Source: Vermont State Police
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