Vermont State Police say a tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 89 southbound occurred on January 23, 2026, near mile marker 41.2 in Williamstown. The incident involved a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia operated by 57-year-old Raphael Ligonde of Barre, Vermont, who reported no injuries.
According to police reports, the driver lost control of the vehicle due to snow-covered roads, causing the truck to jackknife and slide into a ditch off the left side of the roadway. The left lane of Interstate 89 was blocked as a result of the crash, but traffic continued to flow in the right lane. Stockwells Garage responded to the scene and successfully removed the tractor-trailer, allowing normal traffic conditions to resume shortly thereafter.
No charges have been filed in connection with this incident, and the situation remains under review. The investigation indicates that weather conditions played a significant role in the crash. As with all incidents of this nature, the circumstances may evolve as further information becomes available, and any potential legal actions will be determined as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police
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