NEWFANE, VT — Vermont State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 30 and Depot Road on Jan. 7, 2026, at approximately 8:54 a.m.
A 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz traveling southbound on Route 30 lost control and struck a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox that was stopped at the stop sign on Depot Road.
The Equinox was owned by Adventure Limousine Inc. and was being operated as a school transportation vehicle.
The Equinox was operated by Deborah L. Johnson, 68, of Northfield, Massachusetts.
There was one student passenger on board at the time of the crash who sustained no injuries.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz was operated by Julia O. Shaw, 49, of Newfane.
Both operators and the passenger were wearing seatbelts and both vehicles sustained airbag deployment.
Johnson sustained minor injuries and was transported to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital by Rescue Inc.
Shaw was evaluated at the scene and declined transport.
Dummerston Fire Department assisted on scene.
The Hyundai Santa Cruz was towed from the scene by Marlboro Towing & Collision.
The Chevrolet Equinox was towed from the scene by Rod’s Mobil.
Road conditions at the time of the crash were snow, ice and slush covered and it was actively snowing.
The speed of the Hyundai Santa Cruz was too great for the existing roadway conditions, which is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash.
