Death Reported On 6 p.m. Channel 5 News Around Exit 18

[Henry]

Hi All,

A fatality occurred around Exit 18 when a vehicle went off the interstate and caught fire.  Name has not been released -- Information was on the 6 p.m. Channel 5 News tonight.

Click on link below for Channel 5 report:

http://www.wptz.com/news/10081940/detail.html

[/b]

[Henry]

Although there has still been no identification of the person involved in the fatality, the St. Albans Messenger carried a couple of photos of the tragic accident with the following information which gives a little better information as to just where it occurred:

Fatality in 1-89 wreck

GEORGIA - Vermont State Police are investigating the fiery crash of a pickup truck that took the life of its operator early Sunday morning on 1-89.

The vehicle, a 2004 Ford F-150, was apparently traveling south shortly after 2 a.m. when the operator lost control. The truck skidded off the west side of the roadway and collided with a tree before bursting into flames.

Those at the scene after the incident said the truck had gone airborne off the west side of the interstate and struck the tree high off the ground, snapping it and dislodging the roots. The accident took place about a mile from the southbound rest area.

The operator, who has not been identified by police, was killed In the crash.  It is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were contributing factors to the crash, but state police said it appeared that excessive speed was involved.

Georgia first responders and fire personnel also were at the scene.

[Henry]

This morning's Burlington Free Press had an obituary which identified the victim in the crash:

CASEY SENNA BURLINGTON — Casey Senna, born in Burlington on Sept. 24, 1973, died unexpectedly in a car accident in the early morning of Oct. 15, 2006. Casey was passionate about martial arts and being a good father to his children. He leaves behind his grandmother, Gyselle Bousquet Gamelin; his father, Ronald Senna; his mother, Danielle Bousquet Dalk; his wife, Jennifer Senna; his brother, Joshua Senna; and his children, Bradley and Jacqueline. He also leaves behind Brandon and Emily whom he loved dearly. Casey had a large family, many friends, and loved ones who will miss his presence in their lives. Friends and loved ones may visit with the family on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m. with a prayer service beginning at 11 in the La Vigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St., Winooski. At the request of the family, the burial will be for immediate family members only.