Vermont State Police press release: “On October 9, 2022 at approximately 2251 hours, State Police in Saint Albans were notified of a vehicle that struck a cow on Route 105 in the town of Sheldon. Initial information was given that it occurred near box #5870 which was just before the Abbey Restaurant. Dispatch advised that there was a nurse on scene that advised the operator of the vehicle was deceased. The cow was also deceased on scene. Upon arrival, it was determined that the vehicle involved was a 2000 Jaguar Type S sedan. The vehicle had been heading westbound near the above location when it struck a cow that was out in the roadway. The operator was determined to be Jason St Pierre (age 48), and his passenger was Cody Sheperd (age 30).”
“EMS attempted CPR on St Pierre on scene, but he died from injuries sustained in the crash. At this time, the investigation shows that speed is a major factor. This includes the passenger advising Troopers on scene that they were traveling over 100 mph at the time of the crash. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to call the Vermont State Police in Saint Albans at 802-524-5993. The investigation is ongoing, including information relating to the owner of the cow”