State police said speed and substance abuse were being looked into as factors in the crash. They could immediately not say if there were open criminal cases against Rheaume or what charges he might face

19-year-old Vermont cop in training dies during high-speed chase with suspect

By News on the Net -- New York Post——Bio and Archives--July 9, 2023

A 19-year-old Vermont cop was killed and two other officers injured when a burglary suspect crashed into their police cruisers while they pursued him.

Rookie Rutland City Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen died Friday afternoon as she and other cops chased a truck being driven by Tate Rheaume, 20, who had tried to break into a house, Vermont State Police said. ---More...

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