Massachusetts Man Cited for Excessive Speed on Vermont Interstate

Troopers clocked driver at 101 mph in 65 mph zone on I-91 North

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:23am

A 26-year-old man from Somerville, Massachusetts was cited by Vermont State Police for driving 101 mph on Interstate 91 North near Sheffield, Vermont on the evening of April 4, 2026. The posted speed limit in that area is 65 mph, and the driver was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court on June 8 to face charges.

Why it matters

Excessive speeding on highways poses serious risks to public safety and can lead to tragic accidents. Vermont State Police take a zero-tolerance approach to such violations in order to protect drivers and pedestrians on the state's roads.

The details

At approximately 7:45 p.m. on April 4, 2026, Vermont State Police troopers observed a vehicle traveling northbound on I-91 near mile marker 153 at a speed of 101 mph. The driver was pulled over and identified as Mathew R. Lucido, a 26-year-old man from Somerville, Massachusetts. Lucido was cited for excessive speed and ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court - Caledonia Criminal Division on June 8, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

  • On April 4, 2026 at approximately 7:45 p.m., troopers observed the vehicle speeding on I-91 North.
  • Lucido was ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court on June 8, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

The players

Mathew R. Lucido

A 26-year-old man from Somerville, Massachusetts who was cited for driving 101 mph in a 65 mph zone on Interstate 91 North in Vermont.

Vermont State Police

The law enforcement agency that observed the excessive speeding and issued the citation to Lucido.

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What’s next

Lucido will appear in Vermont Superior Court on June 8, 2026 to face charges for the excessive speeding violation.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of obeying speed limits on highways to ensure the safety of all drivers and passengers. Excessive speeding can have serious consequences, both legally and in terms of public safety.