Vermont State Police say a two-vehicle collision occurred on US Route 5 in Derby around noon on December 30, 2025. The crash involved 33-year-old Timothy Porier of Sheldon and 55-year-old Reginald Abbott of Derby.
According to police reports, Abbott was traveling south on Route 5 when Porier attempted to cross both lanes of traffic. Abbott’s vehicle collided with the rear of Porier’s box truck. Fortunately, no injuries were reported by either driver, and both vehicles sustained damage—Porier’s truck had damage to the passenger side rear end, while Abbott’s GMC Sierra sustained front-end damage.
The incident took place under cloudy conditions with the road covered in ice and snow, which may have contributed to the crash. Vermont State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Charges have not been filed at this time, and the situation remains under review. Further legal proceedings or changes to charges may occur as the investigation progresses.
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. The Vermont twovehicle crash situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: January 2, 2026
