According to police reports, a two-vehicle collision occurred on March 3, 2026, at approximately 4:19 PM on Vermont Route 103 in Shrewsbury. The crash involved a 1999 Dodge Ram operated by 38-year-old Samuel Mora Cruz of Rutland, and a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by 66-year-old Stephen Flanders from Mount Holly, New York.
Police say Mora Cruz was traveling northbound when he failed to maintain his lane, leading to a collision with Flanders, who was heading southbound. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage, but fortunately, neither driver reported any injuries and no one required hospitalization. Emergency responders from the Shrewsbury Fire Department and the Regional Ambulance Service assisted at the scene.
A Vermont Civil Violation Complaint is pending against Mora Cruz, according to the report. As the investigation continues, authorities emphasize that the allegations are not indicative of guilt. The legal process will unfold further, and court dates may be established as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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