Driver 2022 Crash That Killed 2 Vermont Teens Found Guilty New Parole Violations
CONFLICT signal, reported in US, from wcax.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Lunenburg, Vermont, United States.
What Happened
Katelyn Deslandes, a woman who admitted to causing a 2022 crash that killed two Vermont teens, pleaded guilty to her fifth and sixth parole violations related to prohibited substances Monday. The crash occurred on Route 105 in Charleston and killed Logan Cota, 18, of Charleston, and Taylor Warren, 18, of Lunenburg. Prosecutors stated Deslandes had recently used heroin but could not prove she was under the influence at the time of the crash. She spent eight months in prison for violating the terms of a 2022 plea deal in 2025. Authorities reported she repeatedly failed drug tests. Her sentencing for the most recent parole violations will be scheduled for a later date.
Why it matters
Deslandes’ guilty plea for parole violations marks a critical step in her legal accountability following the 2022 crash that killed two teenagers. Her repeated drug test failures and recent heroin use highlight ongoing substance abuse issues that contributed to the tragedy. The case underscores the challenges of parole compliance for individuals with prior criminal histories and raises questions about the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs. Her sentencing for the latest violations will determine the next phase of her legal consequences.
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