Fairfax Man Injured In Tractor Accident

[Henry]

FAIRFAX, Vt. -  A crash in Fairfax sent a man to the hospital Wednesday afternoon.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office says John Chamberlin, 90, of Fairfax, was run over by a tractor on Huntville Road around 2:30 p.m.
 
Chamberlin was taken to Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington where he is in critical condition.
 
Authorities say Jason Heyer, 56, was behind the wheel of the tractor and said he did not see the senior citizen.
 
Investigators don't believe alcohol was involved in the incident, and as of right now, they are not anticipating filing any charges.
 
An investigation is underway.

[Rev. Elizabeth]

John is a fine man, he loved taking his daily walks; I used to bring him to senior lunches until his daughter in law was able to do so.  We will keep him and his family in our thoughts and prayers

[Judi]

Such a tragedy for all involved, saying prayers.

[Henry]

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
 PRESS RELEASE
 
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatal MV Crash
OFFICER: Capt J. Sweeny, Deputy O. Glidden
 DATE OF INCIDENT: 09/25/2013
 TIME OF INCIDENT: 2:15 pm
 LOCATION OF INCIDENT: Huntville Rd, Fairfax

NAME: Jason Heyer
 AGE: 56 yo
 ADDRESS: Huntville Rd, Fairfax
 IF ACCIDENT, VEHICLE YEAR & MODEL: Allis-Chalmers Farm Tractor
 
NAME: John Chamberlin
 AGE: 90 yo
 ADDRESS: Tabor Hill Rd, Fairfax
 
INJURIES (NAME, NATURE OF INJURIES, WHICH VEHICLE, WHERE PATIENT TAKEN):
 
#1: John Chamberlain, Pedestrian, NWMC, Fatal injuries
 
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
 
On Sept 25 2013, at approximately 2:15 pm Deputies from the Franklin County Sheriff's Office responded to a farm tractor vs pedestrian crash on Huntville road in Fairfax. Upon arrival it was learned that 90 year old John Chamberlin of Fairfax had been walking on Huntviile Road when he was struck by a farm tractor being operated by 56 year old Jason Heyer of Fairfax. Investigation determined that Heyer failed to see Chamberlin until seconds before he struck him. Chamberlin was transported to Northwest Medical Center in St. Albans and later transferred to Fletcher Allen Hospital in Burlington where he later died as a result of his injuries. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation. Alcohol is NOT considered a factor in the crash.

[Rev. Elizabeth]

RIP John.

[ohhman]

Such sadness for all for sure.  I met Mr. Chamberlin at a few gatherings with the United Church; very sweet man.  The Heyer's are very good people; I can't imagine how horrible Jason & the whole family must feel.  My prayers offered to all.

[sue]

Prayers to all involved.  Such a tragic accident

[Zarnov]

We live in the area where this happened, and frequently walk with our dog on Woodward Rd.  I've often stopped and chatted a little with Mr. Chamberlin as we passed by, he was always really nice, and we admired how often he was out walking.  A sad and tragic accident, we were really saddened to hear about this.

[Rev. Elizabeth]

He was 'that old man who walked,' and in the walking, he created community.