Vermont State Police say a 48-year-old South Burlington resident was issued a citation for a civil violation following a motor vehicle incident on VT Route 22A in Orwell on July 27, 2026, at approximately 3:46 PM.
According to police reports, troopers responded to a report of a tractor-trailer off the roadway near the intersection of VT Route 73. Upon arrival, they found the vehicle unable to maintain its lane, resulting in it exiting the road. The operator, identified as Ali Saddam, was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident. There were no reported injuries, and the vehicle sustained minor front-end damage.
The Orwell Fire Department and Mid State Towing and Recovery assisted at the scene. Saddam was cited for a civil violation under 23 VSA 1038, which pertains to driving on roadways laned for traffic, carrying a fine of $220 and two points on his driving record. There is no court action pending related to this incident.
Source: Vermont State Police
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