According to police reports, a two-vehicle crash occurred on February 6, 2026, around 9:26 PM on US Route 7 in Pownal, Vermont. The incident involved a 67-year-old woman, Deborah A. Wall, who was driving a 2013 Mercedes-Benz northbound when her vehicle collided with the rear of a 2019 Subaru Crosstrek operated by 29-year-old Jake Robert Baskin from Madison, Connecticut. Baskin’s vehicle was stopped in the northbound lane, preparing to turn into the Stewart’s parking lot at the time of the accident.
Police say Wall’s vehicle sustained significant front-end damage and was towed from the scene, while Baskin’s vehicle incurred minor rear-end damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from either driver.
Wall has been charged with an unreasonable and imprudent speed for the conditions, according to the report. Details regarding the court proceedings have not been finalized, and the court date is subject to change. Individuals are encouraged to contact the criminal court clerk to verify arraignment information as the case develops.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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