According to police reports, a single-vehicle rollover accident occurred on US Route 5 in Ryegate on November 4. The operator, 20-year-old Mathew White from Ryegate, was transported to Cottage Hospital with minor injuries following the incident.
Police say that White’s vehicle, a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, veered off the road and traveled about 150 feet before striking a utility pole. This collision caused the truck to become airborne over Moore Lane, after which it rolled twice and ended up upside down in a ditch. Initial investigations suggest that White may have fallen asleep while driving, leading to the vehicle drifting off the roadway.
Emergency services, including the Ryegate Fire Department and Woodsville Ambulance, responded to the scene, along with Ward’s Wrecker Service to assist with vehicle recovery. There is no current court action related to this incident.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: November 4, 2025
