Vermont State Police cited an 81-year-old Massachusetts man following a Berlin Vermont DUI crash on May 27, 2026. At approximately 8:44 p.m., troopers found a Lincoln Continental, driven by Gordon Wisbach of Newton Center, Massachusetts, down an embankment on the I-89 North Exit 7 off-ramp in Berlin. He was cited for DUI and negligent operation.
Driver hospitalized after the Berlin Vermont DUI crash
According to the report, officers observed signs of impairment when speaking with Wisbach. He was transported to Central Vermont Medical Center for evaluation, then processed for DUI and issued a citation to appear in Washington County Superior Court – Criminal Division on July 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Barre Town Ambulance assisted troopers at the scene. The vehicle was reported as totaled, and Wisbach is believed to have sustained minor injuries. The charges are allegations, and the court date may change as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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