STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
PRESS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH FATAL
CASE#: 15A205736
TROOPER: Cpl. George Rodriguez STATION: VSP St Albans
CONTACT#: 802-524-5993
DATE/TIME: 12/05/2015 0820 hrs
LOCATION (specific): Intersection of Russell Rd and Comette Rd, Fairfax, VT
VEHICLE #1 OPERATOR: Walter Morgan AGE: 47 SEAT BELT? N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Fairfield, VT
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: Green Artic Cat 650
INJURIES - Fatality
HOSPITAL: North West State Medical Center
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD COND: Gravel/dry
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 12/05/15 at approximately 0820 hours, VSP was notified of a single vehicle ATV crash near the intersection of Russel Rd and Comette Rd in the Town of Fairfax. The ATV was travelling east when the ATV went off of the eastern side of the road where the operator, Walter Morgan, 47 from Fairfield, VT was ejected. Morgan, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained head injuries at the scene and was transported to North West Regional Medical Center. Fairfax Recue attempted CPR and life saving measures while enroute to the Emergency Room where Morgan was pronounced deceased. Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be contributing factors. The crash is still under investigation and there is no further information at this time.
CPL George Rodriguez
Troop A, St Albans Barracks
140 Fisher Pond Rd
St Albans, VT 05478
PH: (802) 524-5993
FAX: (802) 527-1150
EMAIL: george.rodriguez@vermont.gov