Report on vehicle crash that closed VT Rte. 100 in Lowell

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On Tuesday, September 26, the Vermont State Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash with injuries near 1242 VT Route 100 in the Town of Lowell. Lowell Fire Department, Troy Fire Department, and Missisquoi EMS responded to the scene to assist. Further investigation revealed Peter Forcier was traveling north on VT Route 100 when Silas Roberts failed to maintain his lane while traveling south on VT Route 100 and crossed the center line into the northbound lane of travel causing the collision. Silas was transported to North Country Hospital with minor non-life-threatening injuries. Passenger of vehicle #2, Eva Forcier, sustained serious bodily injury and was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and is in stable condition. After investigation, it was determined Silas’ traffic violation caused the crash. This incident remains under investigation.