News Release/ New Haven / Motorcycle Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 21B501441
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Katrina Ducharme/ CPL. Justin Busby
STATION: New Haven Barracks
CONTACT#:
DATE/TIME: 06/27/2021 at 1237 hours.
STREET: Vermont Route 22A
TOWN: Orwell
WEATHER: Clear and warm
ROAD CONDITIONS: clear, blacktop.
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Unknown at this time
AGE:
SEAT BELT?
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
VEHICLE YEAR:
VEHICLE MAKE:
VEHICLE MODEL:
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1:
INJURIES: None
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Jessic Comma
AGE: 25
SEAT BELT?
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Harley Davidson
VEHICLE MODEL: Motorcycle
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #2: moderate damage
INJURIES: Moderate
HOSPITAL: University of Vermont Medical Center
VEHICLE #3
OPERATOR: Justin Johson
AGE:34
SEAT BELT:
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2008
VEHICLE MAKE: Harley Davidson
VEHICLE MODEL: Motorcycle
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: minor
HOSPITAL: University of Vermont Medical Center
INJURIES: Minor
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On the above date and time, Vermont State Police were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle crash on Vermont Route 22A near the intersection of Vermont Route 73 in the Town of Orwell. Prior to the arrival of the Troopers, Vehicle #1, described as a pickup truck, had left the scene. Vehicle #2, a 2012 Harley Davidson, and Vehicle #3, a 2008 Harley Davidson, were still on scene. The operators of both motorcycles were transported to The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT.
During the crash investigation, it was determined Vehicle #1 had turned left at the intersection of 22A, cutting in front of a row of motorcycles. The row of motorcycles attempted to stop when the truck quickly hit it brakes. Vehicle #2 had come to a complete stop; Vehicle #3 had run into vehicle #2. The truck then pulled into the gas station and then left the scene.
The Vermont State Police is requesting any assistance from the public regarding this motor vehicle crash. Anyone with information regarding vehicle #1, the unknown truck, is asked to contact the Vermont State Police, New Haven Barracks, Trp. Ducharme.
Vermont State Police were assisted by the Orwell Fire and Rescue, Regional Ambulance Service, and the Shoreham Ambulance Service/ Shoreham Fire Service.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A
LODGED - LOCATION: N/A
BAIL: N/A
MUG SHOT: N/A
COURT ACTION: N/A
COURT: N/A
COURT DATE/TIME: N/A
*Please note: court date and time are subject to change at the discretion of
the court. Please call the criminal court clerk to confirm the arraignment time.
Trooper Katrina R. Ducharme
UOF Instructor / DRE
Vermont State Police
New Haven Barracks
2490 Ethan Allen Highway
New Haven, VT, 05472
Twitter: @vsp_katrina
Instagram: @vsp_katrina
