Mark Omand, Derek Lorrain Death News – A fatal crash occurred on Vermont Route 127, also known as the Beltline, on the evening of January 15, 2025, just south of the North Avenue interchange. The Burlington Police Department received multiple calls around 5:30 p.m. about the two-vehicle accident, prompting an immediate response from authorities.
According to the Burlington Police Department, the crash involved an Audi and a Jeep. The Audi, driven by 18-year-old Mark Omand from Essex Junction, was speeding when it crossed the median and collided with a Jeep. Omand was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash.
The driver of the Jeep, identified as 45-year-old Derek Lorrain from Burlington, required extraction from the vehicle by the Burlington Fire Department. Lorrain was subsequently transported to the hospital for treatment. No other individuals were involved in the accident.
As a result of the crash, the Burlington Police Department closed down Route 127 for several hours to conduct their investigation. The road was reopened to traffic just before midnight, once the scene was cleared.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with officials working to determine whether speed or other factors contributed to the incident. The identities of the individuals involved in the crash were released to the public as part of the ongoing inquiry.
This tragic accident has left a significant impact on both the families involved and the Burlington community. Local authorities have expressed their condolences to the victims’ families and pledged to continue their investigation to understand the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.