According to police reports, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on April 8, 2026, around 8:17 a.m. on Interstate 89 South in South Burlington, just north of Exit 14. The crash involved three vehicles, including a 2009 Pontiac Vibe driven by 19-year-old Emmit Swanson from Hamburg, NY, a 2023 Ford Explorer operated by 27-year-old Nathan Handy from Derby, NY, and a 2023 Ford F-350 driven by 35-year-old Alex Persitz from Enosburgh, VT.
Police say the incident unfolded while Trooper Handy was conducting a traffic stop. As Persitz’s vehicle attempted to yield to the stopped cruiser, Swanson’s vehicle maneuvered between the two, resulting in a collision involving all three cars. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Following the accident, Swanson visited the Williston Field Station on April 9, where he was issued a criminal citation for negligent operation. He is scheduled to appear in Chittenden Superior Court Criminal Division on June 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Police remind drivers to exercise caution and adhere to Vermont’s move-over law when approaching stopped emergency vehicles.
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Last modified: April 10, 2026
