Car Drives Into LaMoille At Wrong Way Bridge

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CASE#: 14A105959
TROOPER: Marchand
STATION: Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111


DATE/TIME: 12/29/14   5:51 AM
LOCATION: Rt. 15 in Cambridge by the Wrong Way Bridge


SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:  On this date and time VSP received a report from a witness who saw a vehicle drive off the road into the Lamoille River, where it submerged beneath the water.  A search and recovery operation is currently underway, and this incident remains under investigation.  The Johnson and Cambridge Fire Departments, as well as Cambridge Rescue are on scene assisting with the operation.



Trooper Adam Marchand
VT State Police Williston Barracks
2777 St. George Rd.
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: 802-878-7111

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[Henry]

CASE#: 14A105959
TROOPER: Marchand
STATION:  Williston
CONTACT#: 802-878-7111


DATE/TIME: 12/29/14 5:47 AM
LOCATION:  Rt. 15 by the Wrong Way Bridge in Cambridge


VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Cheryl Miller
AGE:      54
SEAT BELT?  unknown
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Johnson, VT


DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2007 Ford Escape
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: minor


INJURIES
V#1:  Fatality suffered by the operator, Cheryl Miller


HOSPITAL: UVM Medical Center
WEATHER: Snow
ROAD COND: Icy


SUMMARY OF CRASH:  At this time the search and recovery operation on Rt. 15 by the Wrong Way Bridge has been completed, and both lanes of travel on Rt. 15 are now open.


A green 2007 Ford Escape was removed from the Lamoille River by a heavy wrecker.  The operator and single occupant, Cheryl Miller, was found deceased inside.  Preliminary investigation reveals Miller lost control of her vehicle and drove over the river embankment.  Extremely icy road conditions are a contributing factor in this crash.  This crash remains under investigation.


The VT State Police Scuba Team, Johnson Water Rescue/Fire Department, Fairfax Fire Department, Cambridge Fire Department, Cambridge Rescue, and Underhill-Jericho Fire Department all assisted in the recovery process.


Trooper Adam Marchand
VT State Police Williston Barracks
2777 St. George Rd.
Williston, VT 05495
Phone: 802-878-7111