WOODFORD, VT — Vermont State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on VT Route 9 at 9:46 a.m. June 6, 2026.
Elizabeth Grove, 32, of East Greenbush, New York, was traveling east on VT Route 9 near the Bennington town line when she briefly fell asleep, according to police.
Her 2017 Kia Niro departed the south side of the roadway in the area of 221 VT Route 9.
The vehicle struck a fire hydrant and several small trees before coming to rest off the roadway.
Grove, who was wearing a seat belt, sustained minor injuries.
She was transported to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center for evaluation.
The vehicle was totaled.
Weather conditions at the time were cloudy and 75 degrees with clear and dry road conditions.
Vermont State Police were assisted at the scene by the Bennington Rural Fire Department, Bennington Rescue Squad, Bennington Water Department and Walt’s Towing.
