Vermont State Police say a 63-year-old Georgia resident was cited for leaving the scene of an accident following an incident on East Sheldon Road in Sheldon on July 11, 2026. The crash occurred around 10:15 PM when a vehicle reportedly drove through a fence.
According to police reports, the operator was believed to be intoxicated at the time of the incident. Upon arrival, officers found that the driver had already left the scene. Subsequent efforts to locate him that night were unsuccessful. However, after further investigation, police were able to identify and locate James R. Burfoot, who was subsequently cited for the violation.
Burfoot is scheduled to appear in Franklin Superior Court in St. Albans on September 1, 2026, to respond to the charge. No bail was set, and he was not lodged following the citation.
Source: Vermont State Police
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