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Bennington woman cited for negligent operation on US Route 7, police say

In Bennington, VT, police say Hanna Kathleen Boehm, 26, was cited for negligent operation after driving the wrong way on US Route 7 on April 19, 2026.

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Vermont State Police say a traffic enforcement stop on US Route 7 in Bennington led to the citation of a 26-year-old woman from Climax, New York. The incident occurred on April 19, 2026, when officers observed Hanna Kathleen Boehm driving against the flow of traffic near Exit 2.

According to police, Boehm was traveling southbound in a northbound lane, prompting the officers to initiate a traffic stop. Following the stop, she was cited for negligent operation of a vehicle. Boehm is scheduled to appear in the Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on June 8, 2026, at 8:30 AM.

The allegations against Boehm will be addressed in court, where the legal process will continue. Court dates and the specifics of the charges may change as the case develops.

Source: Vermont State Police

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