Vermont State Police say a two-vehicle collision occurred on February 24 at approximately 9:22 a.m. on VT Route 17 in Addison. The crash involved a Chevrolet Silverado driven by 45-year-old Jose Giral Lopez of South Burlington and a Jeep Grand Cherokee operated by 45-year-old Robert Jackman from Bridport.
According to police reports, Giral Lopez was traveling east on VT Route 17 when he failed to yield to oncoming traffic at the intersection with VT Route 22A. As a result, Jackman, who was driving south on VT Route 22A at around 35 miles per hour, struck the driver’s side of Giral Lopez’s vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and both drivers were wearing seat belts.
Police indicated that Giral Lopez is charged with failing to yield at an intersection and a vehicle registration violation. The legal process is ongoing, and court details will be determined as the case progresses. The charges against him remain allegations until proven in court.
Source: Vermont State Police
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