One Dead, One Seriously Injured in Orwell Car Crash
ORWELL, Vt. — A single-vehicle crash on Old Sawmill Road near Vail Road resulted in one fatality and one serious injury on Sunday at approximately 5:30 p.m.
According to the Vermont State Police, the driver, 28-year-old Michael Guess, was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Firefighters had to extricate both occupants from the vehicle. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash, with speed and alcohol suspected as contributing factors.
Emergency response included local fire departments and law enforcement. The roadway was temporarily closed while responders managed the scene and conducted an investigation. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.