Pickup Crosses Center Line and Hits Oncoming Car in Georgia, Vermont; Teen Driver Suspected of Minor Injuries
Georgia, Franklin County, Vermont — Troopers with the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks responded at 8:08 a.m. on November 6 to a two-vehicle crash on Highbridge Road in the town of Georgia, near Ethan Allen Hwy, the state police said in a news release. Weather was clear and road conditions were dry. The case number is 26A2007511, and the investigating trooper is Jordan Peterson.
Troopers identified the two operators at the scene. Vehicle 1 was a 2016 Ram 1500 pickup operated by Corey Raab, 38, of Shelburne, Vermont, who was not wearing a seat belt; the pickup sustained front-end damage. The release's vehicle table listed no injuries for Raab, while its summary said he was evaluated by EMS at the scene for suspected minor injuries. Vehicle 2 was a 2019 Toyota Corolla operated by Kayden Deschamps, 18, of Cambridge, Vermont, who was wearing a seat belt; the car sustained front-end damage and Deschamps was suspected of minor injuries.
The investigation found that Vehicle 1 was traveling east on Highbridge Road when it crossed the center line and collided with Vehicle 2, which was traveling west. State police said the crash was determined to be due to distraction and inattention.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information may contact the Vermont State Police St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993.
(Source: Vermont State Police)
Source: Vermont State Police
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