Henry Raymond
Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Chris Santee on July 01, 2012, 08:23:35 AM
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PRESS RELEASE
FATAL MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
CASE# 12A302822
OFFICER: Trooper 1/C Comtois AGENCY: Vermont State Police
DATE/TIME: 07/01/2012 0315 hours
LOCATION: US Route 2, Marshfield
OPERATOR #1: Nelson Abbott AGE: 63 SEAT BELT? NO
ADDRESS: 398 Danville Hill Road, Cabot, VT
DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 2004 silver Chevy Tahoe
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Totaled
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF WHAT HAPPENED:
On the above date and time operator #1 was traveling West on U.S. Route 2 in the town of Marshfield. Near the intersection with Star Pudding Farm Road vehicle #1 failed to negotiate a right curve. Vehicle #1 subsequently traveled across the east lane and went off the roadway. After leaving the road vehicle #1 struck a utility pole and rolled. Operator #1 was ejected from the vehicle and died as a result of his injuries. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
The accident is still under investigation at this time.
U.S. Route 2 remains closed at this time as utility crews repair the power/cable/phone lines.
Anyone with information about this accident is asked to contact the Vermont State Police.
State of Vermont | Vermont Department of Public Safety
Website: http://dps.vermont.gov/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/VermontStatePolice
Submit An Anonymous Tip: Text "CRIMES" (274637) to Keyword VTIPS
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The road is now open near the Twinfield High School.