Vermont State Police say a traffic incident in Orange on April 3, 2025, has led to charges against a 22-year-old woman from Orford, New Hampshire. The crash occurred when Kevin Wilson, 48, of East Barre, Vermont, reported being sideswiped while turning into the Town Clerk’s Office on Route 302. According to police, the other driver, identified as Matika Lynch, failed to provide her name or insurance details after the accident.
Following an investigation, Lynch was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, specifically for not reporting the incident as required. She was issued a citation by New Hampshire State Police on December 28, 2025, according to the report.
Lynch is scheduled to appear in Orange County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on January 28, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The charges against her are allegations at this stage, and the legal proceedings may evolve as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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