Westminster Barracks / Motor Vehicle Incident

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE INCIDENT

 

CASE#: 25B1007909                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Marie Beland

STATION: Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks                                       

CONTACT#: (802)722-4600

 

DATE/TIME: 10/08/2025 at approximately 1333 hours

STREET: VT-30

TOWN: Newfane

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Brittney S. Book

AGE: 52    

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Townshend, Vermont

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2018

VEHICLE MAKE: BMW

VEHICLE MODEL: X1

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate

INJURIES: None

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH: On 10/08/2025, at approximately 1333 hours, members of the Vermont State Police - Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a motor vehicle incident on Vermont Route 30 in Newfane, Vermont. Investigation revealed that a vehicle traveling north on VT Route 30 was struck by a falling tree while the vehicle was in transit. The vehicle sustained moderate damage as a result of the impact. The tree blocked the entirety of both travel lanes, causing a temporary closure of the roadway while emergency crews worked to clear debris and ensure safe travel. The road was reopened after a brief period. No injuries were reported. The operator was identified as Brittney S. Book, 52, of Townshend, Vermont. Assisting agencies: Newbrook Fire and Rescue, Vermont AOT, Windham County Sheriff's Department and Scott Brooks Towing.

 

 

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint ______________ T23 VSA _______

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A            

 

 

 

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Trooper Marie Beland

Vermont State Police

Westminster Barracks

1330 Westminster Heights Rd

Putney, Vermont 05346

Tel: (802)722-4600 x3

Email: marie.beland@vermont.gov