Vermont State Police say a two-vehicle collision occurred on US Route 5 in Westminster on November 1, 2025, shortly before 9 p.m. The incident involved a 41-year-old woman, Heaven McGivern of Westminster, and a 25-year-old man, Thomas Raymond of Vernon.
According to police reports, McGivern was driving a 2023 Toyota Highlander when she attempted to turn left onto the Interstate 91 Access Road. At that moment, Raymond was traveling south on US Route 5 in a 2020 Ford Explorer, and the two vehicles collided. McGivern sustained minor injuries, while Raymond experienced moderate injuries; both were transported to Springfield Hospital for treatment.
The crash is under investigation by the Vermont State Police, and they were assisted on the scene by the Westminster Fire Department and Golden Cross Ambulance Service. Police encourage anyone with information about the incident to reach out to Trooper Victor Elias at (802) 722-4600.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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