According to police reports, a traffic stop on Interstate 89 North in Williston on November 2, 2025, led to the citation of a 36-year-old woman from Gallup, New Mexico, for negligent operation. Police say Trooper Shawn Morrow observed the vehicle traveling at 113 miles per hour, significantly exceeding the posted speed limit of 65 miles per hour.
The incident occurred around 9:06 PM near mile marker 83.6. Following the stop, the driver, identified as Lyla Johnston, was issued a citation for negligent operation and received a Vermont Civil Violation Complaint for speeding. This complaint, under Title 23 Section 1004, incurs a penalty of two points on her driving record and a waiver fee of $710.
Johnston is scheduled to appear in Chittenden County Superior Court on December 16, 2025, at 8:30 AM to respond to the charges. Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and both charges and court dates may change at the court’s discretion. This Vermont williston woman story highlights important developments. The Vermont williston woman situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
Interstate 89 negligent operation traffic violation Vermont man dies Williston
Last modified: November 4, 2025
