Vermont State Police say a Waterbury I-89 DUI crash led to an arrest on May 24, 2026, after a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 89 North near Waterbury. The crash occurred around 4:24 p.m. near mile marker 64.8, where 61-year-old Deborah Freeman of Barre reportedly turned left in front of 49-year-old Christine Dorer of Roxbury, who was traveling in the passing lane.
Driver cited after the Waterbury I-89 DUI crash
Both vehicles sustained extensive damage. Freeman’s 2007 Ford Freestyle suffered considerable rear-end damage, while Dorer’s 2019 Subaru Ascent incurred severe front-end damage. According to police, Freeman exhibited signs of intoxication and was taken into custody on suspicion of DUI at the Berlin Barracks before being released with a citation.
Freeman is scheduled to appear in court on June 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The charges against her are allegations, and the court date may change as the case progresses. Both the Waterbury Fire Department and Waterbury Ambulance Service assisted at the scene.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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