According to police reports, a single-vehicle crash occurred early on January 7 in Pownal, Vermont, resulting in serious injuries to a passenger. Vermont State Police say the incident took place around 5:54 a.m. on Burrington Road, near US Route 7.
The 31-year-old passenger, identified as Billie Jean Adams of Pownal, was trapped in the vehicle and had to be extricated by emergency responders. She sustained major injuries and was first transported to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center before being transferred to Albany Medical Center for further treatment. The vehicle, a 1994 Toyota Camry, was reportedly traveling north when it veered off the road and collided head-on with a tree. The operator of the vehicle remains unidentified.
Police are urging anyone with information regarding the crash, particularly those who may have video footage of the area, to contact the Shaftsbury Barracks at 802-442-5421. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities emphasize that charges have not yet been filed as they continue to gather information about the incident. Further updates will be provided as the case develops.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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