According to police reports, a May 8 hit-and-run incident in Pownal resulted in serious injuries to a pedestrian and led to charges against two drivers. At approximately 6:40 a.m., Nelsin Martin, 21, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and Seneca Bolte, 22, of Bennington, Vermont, were allegedly racing on U.S. Route 7 when Martin’s vehicle struck 37-year-old Adrienne Formel of Pownal, who was on the shoulder of the road.
Police say Martin has been charged with grossly negligent operation resulting in serious bodily injury, while Bolte faces a similar charge. Following the collision, both drivers reportedly fled the scene, continuing south into Massachusetts. Formel was treated for life-threatening injuries and has since been released from the hospital.
The case has been submitted to the Bennington County State’s Attorney’s Office, which authorized the citations for both drivers. Martin and Bolte made their initial court appearances in the Criminal Division of Vermont Superior Court in Bennington. Charges against them remain allegations, and further legal proceedings will determine the outcome. Court dates and charges may evolve as the case progresses.
Source: Vermont State Police press release, view original report. This Vermont pownal hitandrun story highlights important developments.
Legal Disclaimer: All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Court dates and charges are subject to change. This report is based on information provided by law enforcement and may be updated as more details become available. The Vermont pownal hitandrun situation continues to develop. The Vermont pownal hitandrun situation continues to develop.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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Last modified: December 31, 2025
