STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#:   21A201793                          

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Finley

STATION: St. Albans               

CONTACT#: 802-524-5993

 

DATE/TIME: 5/24/2021 at 1930 hours

STREET / ROAD: VT RT-78

TOWN:  Highgate Center

WEATHER:  Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS:  Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Janice Ploof

AGE:   63

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE:  Highgate, VT

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2015

VEHICLE MAKE:  Toyota        

VEHICLE MODEL:  Venza

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Totaled

INJURIES: Suspected minor injuries

HOSPITAL: Northwest Medical Center

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On May 24, 2021 at 1930 hours, Vermont State Police and Highgate Fire Department and Missisquoi Rescue responded to the area of RT-78 and Highgate Rd for a single vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that the operator left the roadway and struck a utility pole following a suspected medical event. The operator became trapped in the vehicle before ultimately being freed and treated for injuries. No civil violations were issued as a result of this crash.

 

COURT ACTION: NO

COURT:

COURT DATE/TIME:

 

 

Tpr. Christopher Finley

Vermont State Police

140 Fisher Pond Road

St. Albans, VT 05478

802-524-5993