JERICHO, VT — A Richmond woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a head-on collision on Packard Road on Jan. 8, 2026.
Vermont State Police troopers from the Williston barracks were notified of the two-vehicle crash at approximately 1:32 p.m.
Troopers identified the operators as Victoria Pelletier, 44, of Richmond, and Gordon Hamm, 67, of Jericho.
Investigation determined that the vehicle operated by Pelletier drifted out of its lane of travel and struck the vehicle being operated by Hamm head-on.
Troopers observed multiple indicators of impairment from Pelletier and arrested her for suspicion of DUI.
Pelletier was transported by Essex Rescue to University of Vermont Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries she sustained as a result of the crash.
Hamm was not injured as a result of the crash.
Both vehicles were totaled as a result of the crash and towed from the scene.
Pelletier was issued a criminal citation to appear before Chittenden County Superior Court at a later date to answer to the charge of DUI-Drugs #1.
