WESTMINSTER — Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Westminster Barracks responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of US Route 5 and Greenwood Road on July 28 at approximately 3:25 p.m.
The vehicle involved in the accident had left the scene and was later stopped by law enforcement on Putney Road in Brattleboro.
During the interaction with the driver, identified as 34-year-old Patrick C.
Ballinger of Brattleboro, troopers noted signs of impairment.
Ballinger was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) and transported to the Westminster Barracks for processing.
He was released with a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Windham Criminal Division, at a future date to face the charges.
