HARTFORD, VT — A FedEx truck driver was killed in a crash on Interstate 89 South on April 9, 2026.
Andrew Pott, 35, of Burke, was pronounced dead at the scene near mile marker 4.3.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. when a 2006 BMW 750i collided with Pott’s 2026 Kenworth T680.
The driver of the BMW, Gabriel Vestal, 19, of Rochester, N.H., was transported to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for treatment of suspected minor injuries.
A preliminary investigation revealed Vestal was the at-fault driver.
Troopers on scene noticed signs of impairment while speaking with Vestal.
After investigation, it was determined that Vestal had been operating under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
He was cited and released to appear in Vermont Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division to answer to the charge of DUI.
The Kenworth was totaled in the crash.
The BMW sustained rear-end damage.
Both drivers were wearing seat belts.
Weather conditions were clear and the road was dry at the time of the crash.
The Vermont State Police were assisted by VSP Crash Reconstruction, Hartford Police Department, Hartford Fire Department, Vermont DMV, Vermont AOT, Windsor County Sheriff’s Department, Lyndon Police Department, Lebanon Police Department, Stockwell’s Garage and Duprey’s Towing.
