CLARENDON, VT — Vermont State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred on U.S. Route 7 on the morning of Dec. 19.
Troopers from the Rutland Barracks were notified of a rollover crash at approximately 7:42 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. Route 7 B.
Police said Lisa Towne, 36, of Rutland, was traveling south in the passing lane of U.S. Route 7 in a 2021 Honda Pilot when she attempted to overtake a vehicle in the travel lane.
Todd Smith, 52, of Clarendon, was operating a 2018 Ford F-150 in the travel lane.
Towne was unable to pass safely and struck Smith’s vehicle, according to police.
The collision caused Towne’s vehicle to exit the roadway, overturn and come to rest off the west side of the road.
Neither operator reported injuries.
Road conditions were wet and it was raining at the time of the crash.
Both operators were wearing seat belts.
Towne’s vehicle sustained significant damage, while Smith’s vehicle had minor damage.
The Clarendon Fire Department and Carrara’s Towing assisted at the scene.
A Vermont Civil Violation Complaint is pending.
