Dump truck driver arrested for suspected DUI following I-91 crash

At the scene of a rollover on I-91 northbound just north of Exit 8 in Ascutney, Vt., on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, emergency workers prepare to remove an excavator from the roadway. A dump truck hauling the excavator was involved in a rollover, causing the interstate to be closed for several hours. (Valley News-Jennifer Hauck) Jennifer Hauck

Published: 01-10-2025 2:42 PM

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WEATHERSFIELD — A 58-year-old Walpole, N.H., man was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving following a crash on Interstate 91 Thursday morning.

Just after 7 a.m. Thursday, the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles, State Police and Weathersfield Fire Department responded to a three-vehicle crash on I-91 Northbound just past Exit 8 in Weathersfield.

The suspected drunk driver was operating a dump truck towing an excavator, according to a news release from the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles. The vehicle rolled off the road.

The two other vehicles involved were a truck and an SUV. There were no serious injuries.

As a result of the accident, a portion of I-91 in Ascutney and Weathersfield was completely closed for about six hours Thursday. Officials opened the left lane of traffic at about 1:30 p.m., before completely clearing the accident at about 3:30 p.m.