Tragedy struck yesterday morning in Mendon, Vermont, as a single-vehicle crash claimed the life of a 17-year-old and left two other teens with serious injuries. Vermont State Police were called to the scene on Notch Road around 5:52 a.m., where they discovered a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta that had veered off the road and collided with a tree. Gavin Barmore, of Rutland, was pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by NBC Boston.
Further details provided by the Vermont State Police revealed that two passengers—Timothy Moran, 19, of Chittenden, and Collin Chamberlain, 18, of Rutland—were quickly taken by ambulance to Rutland Regional Medical Center. Injuries sustained by the survivors were described as serious, but no further updates on their condition have been released at this time. The circumstances that led to the car deviating off the road and into the tree are still under stringent investigation.
The loss of young life, especially under such abrupt and violent circumstances, continues to reverberate through the small Vermont community. As authorities work to piece together the events that led up to the crash, they are urging anyone with information to come forward. Vermont State Police are actively seeking witnesses and have encouraged the public to contact the Rutland barracks with any pertinent details at 802-773-9101, according to a WCAX report.
The aftermath of the crash is certain to bring about a period of reflection for the community and the affected families. With the investigation ongoing, state police have yet to comment on whether factors such as speed, distraction, or impairment might have played a role in this tragic incident.
