Truck Accident News

Summary Of Road Rage Incident

On 05-01-2007 at approximately 1652 hours, Vermont State Police were dispatched to mile marker 103 on Interstate 89 north in Milton, VT for a three vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that Dupuis and Smith had become involved in a road rage incident and were at speeds of 80 mph when Smith attempting to go from the travel lane to the passing lane to pass Dupuis and struck Dupuis's vehicle. Smith then lost control and got lodged under a logging truck driven by Clement and was dragged for approximately fifty feet, totaling his vehicle and punching a hole into the fuel tank of the logging truck.

Milton Fire and Rescue responded to clean the fuel at the scene along with Vermont Department of Natural Resources.

Both Dupuis and Smith were issued Citation for Carless and Negligent Operation for July 2007

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	Did You Know?
	A driver can be disqualified for one year for a first time conviction of the following offenses while operating a commercial vehicle. Penalties can include: Driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs; Driving with an alcohol concentration of .04 or more; Leaving the scene of an accident; Using a commercial vehicle in the commission of a felony; or Refusing to take a blood alcohol test. If convicted of any of the above while operating a vehicle placarded for hazardous materials, the disqualification increases to three years.