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Plymouth teen involved in single-vehicle crash on Messer Hill Road, police say

In Plymouth, Vermont, police say a 17-year-old driver crashed his truck into a tree and road sign on December 4, 2025, after failing to navigate a curve.

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According to police reports, a single-vehicle accident occurred early on December 4, 2025, on Messer Hill Road in Plymouth, Vermont. The crash involved 17-year-old Ethan Laub from Woodbridge, Connecticut, who was driving a 2021 RAM 1500 when he lost control of the vehicle.

Police say Laub was heading south when he failed to navigate a left curve, causing his vehicle to exit the roadway on the right side. The truck subsequently struck a road sign and a tree, resulting in substantial damage to the vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the incident. The Plymouth Fire Department assisted Vermont State Police at the scene.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and no civil violation complaints have been filed at this time. Laub’s legal status remains under review, and any potential charges may evolve as the case progresses. Further court dates and developments will be determined as the investigation continues.

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Source: Vermont State Police

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