According to police reports, a single-vehicle crash occurred on Eastham Road in Shrewsbury, Vermont, on April 7, 2026, around 1:18 PM. Vermont State Police say that 30-year-old Andrew Fitzgerald, a resident of West Rutland, was driving a 2012 Dodge RAM when he failed to maintain his lane, resulting in the vehicle leaving the roadway and striking a tree. Fitzgerald sustained minor injuries from the incident, though no hospital visit was reported.
Police say that the Shrewsbury Fire Department assisted at the scene. The crash caused significant front-end damage to Fitzgerald’s vehicle. A Vermont Civil Violation Complaint is currently pending against him.
Legal proceedings regarding the charges will follow, but specifics may change as the case develops. It is essential to note that all charges are allegations at this stage.
Source: Vermont State Police
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