LEICESTSER, Vt. (WCAX) - ,

Vermont State Police got the call around 3 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

They say 51-year-old Jeremy Nolette of Brandon was driving south on Route 7 in Leicester when he swerved over the center line and hit an oncoming car head-on.

The other car went over the guardrail and down an embankment before catching on fire.

Police say bystanders pulled 52-year-old Thomas Gero and 50-year-old Gillian Gero of Monkton out of that car.

Despite bystanders performing CPR, Gillian Gero died at the scene.

The other 3 people were sent to the hospital with serious injuries, and Thomas Gero’s injuries are life-threatening.

Police think speed was a factor, but are still investigating.

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