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Christina Menke, 18, killed, and Jacob Dahreddine, 19, and Julia Rickner, 18, severely injured in car crash off Interstate 89 in Colchester, Vermont

Modified Date: 
Sat, 04/11/2015 - 6:21pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, April 4, 2015

Md. Teen Injured In Fatal SUV Crash In Vermont

Vermont State Police say one teenager was killed and two others injured when their SUV went off Interstate 89 and crashed into a tree.

Essex teen dies in I-89 crash

Investigation into the crash initially revealed that a 2007 Honda Pilot being operated by Jacob Dahreddine, 19, of Bethesda, Md., was traveling southbound on I-89 when the car left the roadway and traveled off the shoulder of the road, police said. The car then struck a tree. No other vehicles were reportedly involved in this crash, police said.

One Dead, Two Injured in I-89 Accident

Anyone witnessing or having information related to this crash is asked to contact Trooper Metayer at the Williston State Police barracks at (802) 878-7111.

Funeral services for UVM student killed in crash

Menke's funeral is at 1 p.m. at the Essex Alliance Church. A campus memorial service will be held Friday at 4 p.m. in the Davis Center.

Investigators suspect deadly accident caused by sleepy driver

Investigators suspect Dahreddine fell asleep. He and the other passenger in the car, 18-year-old Julia Rickner of Bristol, remain hospitalized with severe injuries.
One teenager was killed and two others were severely injured in a single-vehicle crash. The teens SUV went off Interstate 89 and smashed into a tree for reasons unclear. Although state police do not believe speed or alcohol were involved. Christina Menke, 18-years-old was declared dead on the site. The driver, 19-year-old Jacob Dahreddine and another passenger, 18-year-old Julia Rickner had to be withdrawn from the SUV and taken to UVM Medical Center in critical condition.  
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Christina Menke
Jacob Dahreddine
Julia Rickner
Roadway: 
Interstate 89
City: 
Colchester, VT
County: 
Chittenden County, VT
Area: 
Burlington, VT-Plattsburgh, NY

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