Fatal Head-On Collision Claims One Life in North Hero
NORTH HERO, VT — A head-on collision on US Route 2 on Sunday, June 15, at approximately 1:47 PM has resulted in one fatality and serious injuries to another individual.
According to Vermont State Police, Ellen Willson, 38, of St. Albans, was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado southbound when she crossed the center line and collided with two northbound motorcycles. Hunter Rounds, 20, of Grand Isle, was pronounced dead at the scene. The second motorcyclist, Jason Rounds, 51, also from Grand Isle, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Willson suffered minor injuries and has been arrested on charges of Grossly Negligent Operation with Death Resulting and Grossly Negligent Operation – Serious Bodily Injury. She is scheduled for a court appearance in Grand Isle County on August 7. Authorities are urging witnesses to provide information to the St. Albans Barracks at 802-524-5993 (option 3).
Vermont State Police Search for Runaway Teens
CAVENDISH, VT — Vermont State Police are actively searching for three juvenile runaways reported missing from a facility on Main Street. The teens were last seen walking along VT Route 103 at around 12:30 AM.
The missing individuals are Derrick Baker, 16, Brooklyn Peno-Camley, 16, and Sam Taylor, aged 14-15. None were reported to have money or electronic devices. Descriptions include Baker, a Black male, 5’7”, ~136 lbs; Peno-Camley, a White female, 5’6”, ~135 lbs; and Taylor, a White male, 5’6”, ~120 lbs.
Anyone with information should contact the Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600.
Three-Car Crash Results in Injury, DUI Arrest
WAITSFIELD, VT — A three-vehicle collision on US Route 2 led to one transported to the hospital and the arrest of a driver for suspected DUI. Troopers reported that Benjamin Harmon, 34, attempted to overtake another vehicle and struck a car in the opposite lane.
Involved in the crash were Harmon’s 2016 Subaru Outback, a 2019 Honda HR-V driven by Ava Ure, 22, of Montpelier, who was injured and taken to Central Vermont Medical Center, and a 2024 Kia EV9 operated by Damian DiNicola, 48, of Randolph, who was uninjured. Harmon was processed at the Berlin Barracks and released with a citation.
Investigation Underway for Stolen Solar Company Truck
WESTMINSTER, VT — Authorities are investigating the theft of a gray 2021 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck, marked with a “Southern Vermont Solar” decal, stolen before 2:30 PM on Sunday.
Anyone with leads is urged to contact the Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600.