Bristol, Vermont – A vehicle fire early Friday led to a death investigation after a person was found inside.
According to the Bristol Police Department, officers were dispatched in the early morning hours of April 10 to a vehicle on fire near the intersection of South Street and Hewitt Road. After the fire was extinguished, authorities determined that a person was inside the vehicle.
Police said the vehicle was a silver 2016 Subaru Impreza. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation, and officials emphasized the case is active and ongoing.
Investigators are conducting interviews and following up on leads. According to police, there is no known risk to the public at this time, and no additional information has been released.
Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone who traveled on South Street between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on April 10 is asked to contact the Bristol Police Department at 802-453-2533.
Residents with doorbell or security cameras are also urged to review footage. Police are specifically seeking video showing:
- Northbound traffic on South Street or Lower Notch Road between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
- Eastbound traffic on Hewitt Road and Lovers Lane during the same time frame
This case may be relevant to early-morning commuters or overnight workers who were in the area during those hours.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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