December 14, 2022
Williston Barracks / 4 Vehicle MV Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 22A1008227
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Brandon Sweet
STATION: Williston Barracks
CONTACT#: (802) 878-7111
DATE/TIME: December 14. 2022 at 1654 hours
STREET: Interstate 89 North
TOWN: Colchester
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 97.3
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Unknown
AGE:
SEAT BELT?
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:
VEHICLE YEAR: Unknown
VEHICLE MAKE:
VEHICLE MODEL:
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1:
INJURIES:
HOSPITAL:
VEHICLE #2
OPERATOR: Gregory Farnham
AGE: 56
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Highgate Center, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2020
VEHICLE MAKE: GMC
VEHICLE MODEL: Sierra
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor front and rear damage
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #3
OPERATOR / ACCUSED: Michael Healy
AGE: 63
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Milton, VT
OFFENSE: Interlock Device Required / Operating with a Civilly Suspended License
VEHICLE YEAR: 2012
VEHICLE MAKE: Subaru
VEHICLE MODEL: Impreza
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Heavy front end damage, minor rear damage
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
VEHICLE #4
OPERATOR: Anne Quinn
AGE: 81
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: South Hero, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 2022
VEHICLE MAKE: Toyota
VEHICLE MODEL: Rav 4
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor front end damage
INJURIES: N/A
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On December 14, 2022 at approximately 1654 hours, Vermont State Police from the Williston Barracks were notified of a multi-car crash on Interstate 89 North at mile marker 97.3 in the town of Colchester. Troopers and a Deputy from the Chittenden County Sherriff’s Department arrived on scene and located three vehicles that had been involved in a collision. Another vehicle, located approximately a half a mile north of that location was observed in the breakdown lane which was disabled with a flat tire.
Early investigation revealed a vehicle had become disabled with a flat tire in the breakdown lane, causing the general flow of traffic to slow down. An unknown vehicle, (Vehicle #1) believed to be a silver pickup truck hit their breaks causing a chain reaction with three other vehicles colliding into each other. Vehicle #2 collided with Vehicle #1, Vehicle #3 collided with Vehicle #2 and Vehicle #4 collided with Vehicle #3.
Vehicles 2 and 4 sustained minor damages and were drove away from the scene. Vehicle 3 sustained heavy front end damage and was towed from the scene by Central Service Towing. The operator of Vehicle 3, Michael Healy (63) of Milton was found to be operating his vehicle with a civilly suspended license. Further investigation revealed Healy was required to only operate a motor vehicle with an interlock device, which was not equipped in the vehicle. Healy was issued a citation to appear at the Chittenden County Superior Court on January 24, 2022 at 0815 hours to answer to the charge of Interlock Device Required.
This crash is currently under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash are encouraged to contact Trooper Brandon Sweet at Vermont State Police Williston Barracks (802)878-7111. Vermont State Police was assisted by the Chittenden County Sherriff’s Department, Milton Rescue, Colchester Rescue and Colchester Fire. The right lane of Interstate 89 was shut down for approximately 1.5 hours.
Vermont State Police reminds operators to maintain a safe traveling distance while driving.
Trooper Brandon Sweet
Vermont State Police – Williston
2777 St. George Road
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-7111
at 12/14/2022 09:31:00 PM
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