Vermont State Police say a 13-year-old Swanton resident was seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash involving an electric bicycle on Hog Island Road on June 26, 2026, at approximately 12:40 PM. The operator of the vehicle, identified as 42-year-old Erin Blake from Fairfax, was traveling south when the juvenile entered the roadway from a driveway.
According to police reports, the juvenile sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to the University of Vermont Medical Center for treatment. The electric bicycle suffered substantial damage, while Blake’s 2025 Toyota BZ4X incurred damage to the front passenger side but no injuries were reported for her.
The incident remains under investigation, with assistance from the Swanton Police Department, Missisquoi Valley Rescue, and the Swanton Fire Department. Authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to reach out to the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.
As the investigation continues, the charges against the involved parties have not yet been determined, and court dates may be established as the case progresses.
The Vermont serious motor situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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