STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 24B4002716
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Charles Gardner
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: On May 5, 2024, at approximately 1538 hours
STREET: US RT 7
TOWN: Pittsford, Vermont
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Kendall Hill Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Cloudy, rain
ROAD CONDITIONS: Wet
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Eric Patrick
AGE: 39
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Rutland, Vermont
VEHICLE YEAR: 2017
VEHICLE MAKE: Ram
VEHICLE MODEL: 1500
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Major damage to the rear left portion. Moderate damage to tailgate.
INJURIES: None reported.
HOSPITAL: N/A
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 5/5/2024, at approximately 1538 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks were notified of a single vehicle crash on US RT 7, north of Kendall Hill Road, in the Town of Pittsford.
Through investigation it was determined that Operator #1 (Patrick) was operating vehicle #1, traveling south on US RT 7. Operator #1 (Patrick) attempted to pass another southbound vehicle but hydroplaned while passing. As a result, vehicle #1 exited the west side of the roadway striking a tree, before coming to an uncontrolled position of rest in a nearby field.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: Pending
