SHARON — An Essex woman is facing charges following a fatal crash that took place in Sharon last year.
On November 17, 2022, police say Silas Baustert, 11, was killed, and three other occupants were injured, two of them seriously.
According to the findings of the investigation, Dawn Baustert, 46, of Essex, was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
The Vermont State Police on Monday issued a citation to Baustert through her attorney on charges of driving under the influence with death resulting.
She is also charged with driving under the influence with serious bodily injury resulting, grossly negligent operation with death resulting, grossly negligent operation with serious bodily injury resulting, and reckless endangerment.
Baustert was ordered to appear in court today in White River Junction.
