ALBANY — A driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel causing a collision on Vermont Route 14 in Albany, Saturday morning.
Amanda Merrill, 20, of Albany, was driving a 2003 Subaru Baja south on Route 14 just after 8 a.m. Vermont State Police report that Merrill fell asleep and crossed the center line into the northbound lane.
Beth Hernandez, 51, of Craftsbury, was driving a 2006 Toyota truck north on Route 14, when she was struck by Merrill who had drifted into her lane.
Both drivers were wearing their seat belts and sustained injuries, however, police indicate that they were not life threatening. Hernandez was transported to North Country Hospital by Orleans Ambulance, and the Albany Fire Department was dispatched to the scene.
Both vehicles sustained damage and had to be towed from the scene by Rays Auto out of Newport, and Rockwell Auto out of Craftsbury. Both had severe front end and driver’s side damage.
