STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE

 

NEWS RELEASE

MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 

CASE#: 23A4005521                                                

RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Duncan

STATION: St. Johnsbury                             

CONTACT#: 802-748-3111

 

DATE/TIME: 7/28/2023 at approximately 0136 hours

STREET: I-91 South

TOWN: Thetford

LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: N/A

INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: 82.2

WEATHER: Clear

ROAD CONDITIONS: Blacktop

 

VEHICLE #1

OPERATOR #1: Nelson Paniagua Hurtado

AGE: 51  

SEAT BELT? Yes

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Cinnamon, NJ

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2012

VEHICLE MAKE: Freightliner

VEHICLE MODEL: Cascadia

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Front end

INJURIES: None reported

HOSPITAL: N/A

 

VEHICLE YEAR: 2002

VEHICLE MAKE / MODEL: Utility Trailer Manufacturer

DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minor throughout

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF CRASH:

 

On the above date and time Troopers from the St. Johnsbury Barracks received a report of a single-vehicle crash involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle located on I-91S near MM82.2.  Hanover Ambulance and Norwich Fire Department also responded to the crash.

 

Through investigation, Troopers determined Vehicle 1 was attempting to avoid a collision with other unidentified vehicles that were passing unsafely, and drove too far off the right side of the breakdown lane causing him to enter the grass median. Upon entering the grass median, the trailer loaded with wood products overturned. The operator reported no injuries. The right lane of the interstate was temporarily blocked off to allow Sabil and Sons towing to remove vehicle from the scene. Vermont State Police were also assisted on scene by VTrans.  

 

 

Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A

LODGED - LOCATION: N/A          

BAIL: N/A

MUG SHOT: N/A

COURT ACTION: N/A

COURT: N/A

COURT DATE/TIME: N/A             

 

 

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