According to police reports, a deputy from the Grand Isle County Sheriff’s Department was injured by a vehicle on U.S. Route 2 in South Hero Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. near the intersection of Ferry Road, also known as Vermont Route 314, when the deputy was returning to his cruiser after a traffic stop. Police say the driver of the vehicle that had just been pulled over turned and struck the deputy, dragging him a significant distance before coming to a halt in a wooded area.
First responders worked for about 30 minutes to extract the deputy, who was then transported by ambulance to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. His injuries remain unspecified, but his condition is reported to be stable. The driver fled the scene, and police are searching for Kevin Marks, a 36-year-old resident of Grand Isle, who is preliminarily identified as the vehicle’s owner. He is described as approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 155 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.
The Vermont State Police are leading the investigation, assisted by local agencies. Individuals with information regarding Marks or the incident are encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police in St. Albans at 802-524-5993. The charges against Marks are still under investigation and may evolve as the case develops.
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