Boy Dies in Vehicle Accident in Windham County, Vermont
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: July 2, 2023
A 7 year old boy was pronounced dead at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.
A tragic vehicle accident in Windham County, Vermont has claimed the life of a young boy. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when Vermont State Police responded to an ATV crash on Lost Mile Road in Newfane at around 7 p.m.
According to authorities, the driver of the vehicle involved was identified as 40-year-old Matthew Conlon from Pepperell, Massachusetts. Conlon was operating a crossover utility vehicle with another adult and five children as passengers. Tragically, he lost control of the vehicle while navigating a curve, causing it to overturn.
Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene, and several passengers sustained minor injuries. However, one passenger in particular - a 7-year-old boy - suffered critical injuries and was rushed to Brattleboro Memorial Hospital for treatment. Sadly, despite efforts by medical professionals, he was later pronounced dead.
Vermont State Police have stated that they do not believe impairment played a role in this devastating crash. As such, investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident.
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Tags: Vermont, Tragedy, Jamaica Plain, Vehicleaccident, Vermont State Police, Windham County, Newfane, Boydies
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Matthew Conlon, 7 year old boy
- Vehicles:
- crossover utility vehicle
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Vermont
- City:
- Newfane
- Location:
- Lost Mile Road, Newfane, Windham County, Vermont
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-01
- Time of Incident:
- approximately 7 p.m.
Lost Mile Road, Newfane, Windham County, Vermont
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