According to police reports, a 29-year-old man from Westport, Connecticut, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 in Randolph. The incident occurred on January 6, 2026, at approximately 7:15 a.m. Vermont State Police responded to the scene at mile marker 29.2, where the driver, identified as Ben Goldschlager, exhibited signs of impairment.
Goldschlager was transported to Gifford Medical Center for evaluation and subsequently cited for DUI drug offenses. He is scheduled to appear in Orange County Superior Court, Criminal Division, on March 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Charges against Goldschlager remain allegations at this time. As the case progresses, court dates and other legal details may change, and individuals involved are encouraged to verify the information with the court clerk’s office.
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Source: Vermont State Police
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