WOLCOTT, Vt — The quiet of a rural Vermont road was shattered Sunday night when 43‑year‑old Kylee Bean was struck and killed near her home. Friends and neighbors are left searching for answers as authorities continue investigating what led to one of the most heartbreaking tragedies this small community has seen in years.
It was around 9 p.m. on March 1 when emergency crews were called to the area around Elmore Pond Road and Brookview Lane after a distressing report. A friend had brought Bean to Copley Hospital, telling medical staff she had been run over by a motor vehicle. She was suffering severe abdominal injuries. Hours later, she was pronounced dead. The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department confirmed her identity late Sunday.
Police said the vehicle involved was a white 2019 Ford F‑550 with a dump body. It was being driven by 52‑year‑old Todd Glowa, also of Wolcott. At this point, authorities have not filed any charges. They are still piecing together exactly how the crash unfolded, with investigators from the sheriff’s department, assisted by the Morristown Police Department, working to understand the moments before the collision.
Friends describe Bean as a familiar face around town, someone who always had time for a smile or a kind word. Her sudden death has left a hole in the lives of people who knew her well. “She was one of those people who anchored this community,” one neighbor said. Others in Wolcott gathered Monday to share memories and extend comfort to her family in their time of grief.
Officials have not released further details about the circumstances of the crash. No additional information has been provided on whether Bean was walking, standing, or otherwise positioned when the truck struck her. The sheriff’s office continues to seek tips from anyone who might have seen something that could help clarify the events.
The loss has renewed conversations about safety on the stretch of Elmore Pond Road where the incident happened. In rural areas like Wolcott, where traffic can be sparse but vehicles travel at speed, residents often worry about visibility and roadway hazards after dark. Local leaders say they are listening to concerns and will review what can be done.
Bean’s family has asked for privacy as they mourn. In a brief statement issued through close friends, they thanked the community for its support and asked that her memory be honored with kindness. In the coming days, friends and family plan to celebrate her life with a gathering that reflects the warm spirit she brought to others.
Her death is a reminder of how fragile life can be, even in places where people feel safest. Neighbors say Bean will be remembered for her gentle presence and the way she made a place like Wolcott feel more like home.
