EAST MONTPELIER, VT. —
An East Montpelier DUI crash on VT Route 14 sent a pickup into a ditch during rainy weather on May 30, and Vermont State Police cited the driver for DUI.
East Montpelier DUI crash on VT Route 14
Troopers responded to the single-vehicle crash and found a 2002 Toyota Tacoma in a ditch, police say. They identified the driver as Zachary Austin, 28, of Calais.
Police say rainy conditions contributed to the vehicle leaving the road. After investigating, troopers suspected Austin was impaired and cited him for DUI. No injuries were reported, and the vehicle was not damaged, according to police.
Austin is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Washington Criminal Division, on June 18 at 8:30 a.m. The charges are allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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