Vermont State Police say a 70-year-old man from Quechee died following a medical emergency while driving on Interstate 91 in Hartford on January 29. According to police reports, John Mitchell was traveling southbound when his vehicle became disabled and stopped on the shoulder of the highway.
Troopers from the Royalton Barracks responded to the incident at mile marker 69.9. Emergency Medical Services transported Mitchell to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. Police say the weather was clear and road conditions were dry at the time of the incident.
Authorities, including Hartford Fire Department and Hartford Police, assisted at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and as of now, no charges have been filed. According to the report, the circumstances surrounding Mitchell’s medical event are still being reviewed.
Legal proceedings may evolve as more information becomes available, and any potential charges will be determined as the case develops.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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