Vermont Business Magazine The Howard Center released the following statement Wednesday regarding the investigation of the fatal car crash last weekend that killed five teenagers on I-89 in Williston. The statement says: "Numerous requests from the media and others for information related to the individual allegedly responsible for the horrific automobile crash that claimed five teenage lives last Saturday night prompt us to publicly respond. (The Burlington Free Press reported on Tuesday said the man under investigation in the late night series of crashes had entered the emergency room of The University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington earlier on Saturday and had been referred to the Howard Center).
"First, all of us at Howard Center extend our thoughts and prayers to the victims’ family members, friends, larger school communities and all of those who are living through this tragedy. Their heartbreak is palpable. Second, the Vermont State Police is in the midst of conducting its investigation into this incident. As part of their work, State Police personnel have contacted us, and we are cooperating with their investigation. Our efforts are directed towards ensuring that the facts of this case are determined and shared in a manner that is respectful of the victims’ families and others impacted by this tragedy.
"In the meantime, our Howard Center crisis teams remain available to our community 24/7/365: Mobile Crisis for adults at: 802-488-6400 and First Call for children and families at: 802-488-7777. Additionally, we have resources listed on our website to help with grief, loss, and tragedy at www.howardcenter.org."
Howard Center offers life-saving professional crisis and counseling services to children and adults; supportive services to individuals with autism and developmental disabilities who need help with education, employment, and life maintenance skills; counseling and medical services for those struggling with substance use disorders, and intensive interventions and supports for adults with serious and persistent mental health challenges. Last year we helped more than 16,000 people. Howard Center is a funded agency of the United Way of Northwest Vermont.
Source: Howard Center 10.13.2016
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