Westminster Barracks - Fatal ATV Crash

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

CASE#: 26B1007397                                              

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Andrew Kelly-Jacobs

STATION:  VSP Westminster Barracks                           

CONTACT#: 802-722-4600

DATE/TIME: 08/19/2026

STREET: private property off VT Route 100

TOWN: Weston

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS:

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER:

WEATHER:       warm, clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: N/A

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR: Gabriela Spencer

AGE: 14   

SEAT BELT? No

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Weston, VT

VEHICLE YEAR: 2016

VEHICLE MAKE: Honda

VEHICLE MODEL: Pioneer 700 ATV

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: N/A

INJURIES: Fatal

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

On 08/19/2026 at approximately 1906 hours, the Vermont State Police received a 911 call reporting an ATV crash on private property off VT Route 100 in the town of Weston.  The driver, identified as Gabriela Spencer, 14, of Weston, was reported to have sustained serious injuries. The Weston Fire Department and Londonderry EMS were immediately dispatched to the scene along with troopers.  Despite extensive medical aid rendered by first responders, Gabriela was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

 

An 18-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries from the crash and was treated on scene.

 

The investigation into the cause of this crash is active and ongoing. No additional details are available.