A tragic accident occurred on March 8 on I-91 in Rockingham, Vermont, involving over 10 vehicles amid a snow squall. The crash resulted in the deaths of a Connecticut man, Taylor Binnington, 39, and his infant son, Parry Lake.
Details of the incident: Around 7:20 p.m., Taylor, driving a 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5, rear-ended a stationary 2024 Peterbilt fuel tanker. The tanker had stopped due to deteriorated road conditions and reduced visibility from the snow squall, leading to multiple minor accidents and slide-offs on the highway.
- Binnington was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
- His infant son was taken to the hospital but did not survive his injuries.
- Evelyn Lake, Taylor's wife, and their three-year-old son were hospitalized with injuries that were not life-threatening.
The Vermont State Police noted that the poor road conditions significantly contributed to the incident, as the Hyundai could not stop in time, rear-ending the tanker. The surroundings remained dangerous due to ice and low visibility, reported Vermont State Police on their blog.
The aftermath: Emergency responders and local authorities worked to address the situation, ensuring all vehicles involved were safely removed from the scene.
No other serious injuries were reported as a result of this tragic multi-vehicle pileup.