Rutland County Sheriff's Department

Press Release

Accident/DUI :
07/31/2010 10:44 AM
Rutland County Sheriff's Department
Press Release
Incident: Motor Vehicle Crash/DUI
Date: 7/24/2010
Location: Pleasant Street, West Rutland
Investigating Deputy: Cpl. David Fox, Deputy 1/C Jason Allen

Accused: Richard A. Johnson
Age: 61
City & State of Residence: West Rutland, VT

Operator 1: Richard A. Johnson
Vehicle 1: 1998 Honda Civic, color green
Damage to Vehicle 1: Moderate front-end damage
Injuries: None
Seatbelt: Yes

Operator 2 Alisha Hughes
Vehicle 2: 2007 Dodge Caliber
Damage to Vehicle 2: Moderate left rear side damage
Injuries: None
Seatbelt: Yes

Passenger in Vehicle 2: Minor child
Injuries: None
Seatbelt: Yes

Charges: DUI, Negligent Operatoin. Title 23 VSA 1201, Title 23 VSA 1091

Description: On 7/24/2010 at 2021 hours Rutland County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a two-vehicle crash on Pleasant Street in West Rutland. Preliminary investigation revealed that Operator #1 (Johnson) was operating his vehicle north on Pleasant Street above the posted speed limit, without headlights on after dark. Operator #2 (Hughes) was entering Pleasant Street from Pleasant Heights. Operator #1 (Johnson) struck the side of Operator #2's (Hughes) vehicle as she pulled into Pleasant Street. Operator #1 (Johnson) was found to be at fault for the crash and also found to be operating under the influence of alcohol. He was screened for DUI and transported to the RCDS for DUI processing where he provided a breath sample well over the legal limit of .08 %. He was cited to Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division for DUI and Negligent Operation. He was also issued several traffic tickets. Neither operator received injuries during this crash.

Court Date: 8/9/2010
Bail: N/A

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