Bennington PD investigates fatal crash on Route 7

BENNINGTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Bennington Police Department says that it responded to Route 7 in Bennington, north of exit 2 on Saturday after receiving reports of a three-car crash where people were injured and one car was on fire. Bennington Rural Fire Department and Bennington Rescue Squad also responded to the scene.

The fire department put the fire out and emergency personnel began trying to save the drivers involved in the crash. While assessing the drivers, one was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other two drivers were transported to Albany Medical Center and Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. One had significant head injuries and the other had minor injuries.

The police's preliminary investigation determined that two cars collided head-on with the deceased being ejected from the car. The third car crashed with the two collided cars and struck the deceased.

The investigation is still ongoing. The Bennington Police Department asks anyone with information about the crash to contact (802) 442-1030 or go to the Bennington Police website.