A South Royalton man was arrested on Sunday following a single-car accident in Royalton, reports the Vermont State Police-Royalton Barracks.
On Sunday, February 7th, at approximately 5:40 PM, the VSP responded to a single-vehicle accident on South Windsor Street in South Royalton. They were joined on the scene by members of the Royalton and South Royalton Fire and Rescue Departments.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that a 2017 Toyota Prius had run into a tree head on. The vehicle sustained front-end damage and the airbag had been deployed. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Jonathan Steele, 26, of South Royalton. While authorities conducted their investigation, it was discovered that Steele was impaired. He was transported to Lebanon, New Hampshire’s Dartmouth-HItchcock Medical Center to be treated for possible injuries.
He was then cited to appear in VT Superior Court Windsor Criminal Division on April 13th at 8 AM to answer to the charge of DUI.
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