Vermont State Police say a two-vehicle collision occurred on US Route 7 in New Haven on March 20, 2026, at approximately 1:32 PM. The accident involved a 2017 Ford F-150 driven by 61-year-old Rolando Jimenez of San Antonio, Texas, and a 2014 Subaru Forester operated by 44-year-old Amanda Brinkman from Vergennes, Vermont.
According to police reports, Brinkman was traveling south on US Route 7 and initiated a right turn into Addison County Alignment & Repair. Simultaneously, Jimenez, who was following behind, left the roadway and struck Brinkman’s vehicle. Both vehicles came to a stop on the southbound shoulder of the highway, and there were no reported injuries. The New Haven Fire Department and Bristol Rescue Squad assisted at the scene.
No charges have been filed in connection with the incident, and police noted that the investigation is ongoing. The legal status of the involved parties remains unchanged as no court actions have been announced. Charges may evolve as further details emerge.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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