Police officer Jessica Ebbighausen, 19, died, two others injured when a burglary suspect crashed into two police cruisers in Rutland, Vermont

Modified Date: 
Mon, 07/10/2023 - 3:18pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, July 7, 2023

A Vermont police officer, aged 19, died in a crash with a burglary suspect she was chasing

Rutland City Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen, 19, was killed on Friday afternoon. The crash happened as police chased a vehicle driven by Tate Rheaume, 20, a suspect in an attempted break-in at a house, state police said.

Man accused of crashing into police cars during chase, killing a 19-year-old officer, faces charges

Tate Rheaume, 20, is facing charges of grossly negligent operation and attempting to elude, both with death resulting.

Vermont man pleads innocent to crash that killed officer, held on $100,000 bail

Tate Rheaume, 20, pleaded innocent Monday to charges of negligent operation of a motor vehicle and attempting to elude police, both with death resulting.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Jessica Ebbighausen
Tate Rheaume