Vermont State Police say a two-vehicle accident occurred on Burpee Road near VT Route 17 in Bristol on December 13 at approximately 12:40 PM. The crash involved a 2000 Ford F-350 operated by Benjamin Fitzgerald, 40, of Colchester, and a 2021 Ram 1500 driven by Craig Dumas, 71, of Bristol.
According to the report, vehicle #2 was slowing down to turn into a driveway when vehicle #1 failed to stop in time, resulting in a collision that caused front-end damage to Fitzgerald’s vehicle and rear-end damage to Dumas’s vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and both operators were wearing their seat belts at the time of the incident.
Fitzgerald has been charged with operating without liability insurance under 23 V.S.A. 800(a). The legal proceedings will determine the outcome of these allegations, and the case is subject to change as it progresses through the court system.
Source: Vermont State Police press release, view original report. This Vermont twovehicle crash story highlights important developments.
Legal Disclaimer: All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Court dates and charges are subject to change. This report is based on information provided by law enforcement and may be updated as more details become available. The Vermont twovehicle crash situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: December 13, 2025
