According to police reports, a single-vehicle crash on Sunderland Hill Road in Sunderland, Vermont, occurred early on January 31, 2026. The Vermont State Police were notified at approximately 4:58 a.m. that the vehicle was unoccupied at the scene.
Subsequent investigation identified the driver as 27-year-old Jonathon O. Iris, who allegedly caused damage to a nearby homeowner’s property. Police say Iris later returned to the scene, where he was issued a citation for leaving the scene of an accident.
Iris is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Bennington Criminal Division, on March 30, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to respond to the charge. According to the report, no injuries were reported, and the damage to his vehicle, a 2019 Toyota Tacoma, was minor.
Charges are allegations at this stage, and the court date may change as the case progresses. Individuals seeking further information about court proceedings are encouraged to contact the criminal court clerk for updates.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: January 31, 2026
