STOWE, VT — Vermont State Police responded to a crash involving a juvenile pedestrian on Mountain Road near the intersection of Edson Hill Road on March 30, 2026, at 4:58 p.m.
The operator of the vehicle was identified as Nicholas Chegwidden, 42, of Stowe.
Preliminary investigation determined Chegwidden was driving north on Mountain Road when a 6-year-old pedestrian crossed the roadway in front of his 2024 Toyota Tacoma.
The juvenile sustained serious non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the UVM Medical Center for treatment.
Chegwidden was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.
The vehicle sustained minor front bumper damage on the driver side.
Weather conditions were cloudy and the road was dry asphalt at the time of the crash.
The Vermont State Police Crash Reconstruction Team responded to assist in the investigation.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by members of the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Enforcement Division and the Stowe Police Department.
Any witnesses of the crash are encouraged to contact Sgt. Tylor Rancourt of the Berlin Barracks at 802-229-9191.
