On March 12, 2021

Connecticut woman killed in Mt. Holly snowmobile crash

On March 10, 2021, at 3 p.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a single snowmobile crash on VAST Trail RD 79, near Yale Road South, which are off Government Road, in the Town of Mount Holly.

Through investigation it was determined Jody Catalano, 52, of Madison, Connecticut was traveling south on VAST Trail RD 79, navigating a left curve when she went off the trail. Catalano was traveling at approximately 20-mph and exited the snowmobile hitting her head on a tree. She was wearing a DOT approved helmet. Catalano was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash.

The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by the Vermont State Game Wardens, Regional Ambulance Service, Mount Holly Rescue, and Mount Holly Fire Department. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Trooper Charles Gardner of the Rutland Barracks at 802-773-9101.

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