According to police reports, a 36-year-old man from Alburgh was injured after being struck by a vehicle on Cook Road in Swanton early on June 16, 2026. The Vermont State Police responded to the incident at approximately 5:27 a.m. and identified the victim as Braeden Aldridge.
Aldridge sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Northwestern Medical Center by the Missisquoi Valley Rescue Squad for treatment. As of now, the vehicle involved in the incident has not been identified. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to gather further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident. As the case develops, additional information may emerge, including potential charges against the driver involved.
Source: Vermont State Police
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