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Thursday, September 2, 2021

Motor Vehicle Crash

 


PRESS RELEASE
Bellows Falls Police Department
170 Rockingham Street Bellows Falls VT
802-463-1234


CASE #: 21BF002232                                                

OFFICER: Ofc. Ian Tuttle                  

DATE/TIME:  09/02/2021 at approximately 0702 hours                                                                  

 LOCATION (specific): Rockingham St / New Arch Bridge, Bellows Falls            

 MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH

 OPERATOR #1: Juvenile (17) of Newport, New Hampshire

 OPERATOR #2: Douglas R. Jones (63) of Charlestown, New Hampshire                                      

SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: On September 2nd, 2021 at approximately 0702 hours, the Bellows Falls Police Department responded to the intersection of Rockingham St at the New Arch Bridge for a report of a two car motor vehicle accident with no injuries and possible fluids leaking.

Upon arrival an investigation was conducted. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that a Juvenile who was traveling south on Rockingham St and making a left turn onto the New Arch Bridge had failed to yield to the right of way of Jones who was traveling north on Rockingham St, through the intersection.

The crash caused moderate damage to the Juvenile’s vehicle, and substantial damage to Jones’ vehicle. Both vehicles were ultimately removed from the scene by J&M Auto.

The Bellows Falls Police Department was assisted on scene by the Bellows Falls Fire Department, Golden Cross Ambulance, and J&M Auto.

 

 

 

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