A 68-year-old Charleston man lost his life on the night of October 16, 2026. His vehicle left a rain-slicked roadway in Brownington, Vermont, and hit a tree, according to the Vermont State Police.
Authorities identified the driver as Thomas Campbell of Charleston. State police reported that Campbell died at the scene of the single-vehicle accident.
Details of the Brownington Crash on Route 58
Emergency responders arrived at approximately 9:22 p.m. after reports of a motor vehicle crash on Vermont Route 58 near Hunt Hill Road.
Preliminary findings from investigators show:
- Campbell drove a 2008 Honda CR-V eastbound on Route 58.
- The vehicle drifted off the road, went down an embankment, and struck a tree.
- Rain made the road surface wet at the time.
- Campbell was not wearing a seat belt during the crash.
- The Honda CR-V sustained heavy damage to its front and right side.
Ongoing Investigation Into the Fatal Incident
Officers from the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks responded to the scene and started an inquiry into the accident. Investigators are working to find out why the vehicle veered off the highway.
State police continue to investigate the fatal crash. Anyone with additional information about the incident should contact the Vermont State Police Derby Barracks.
