CLARENDON — A Pawlet man was arrested early Thursday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence after his vehicle struck a guardrail and caught fire on US Rt 7.
Vermont State Police responded to the crash near VT Rt 103 around 1:21 a.m. Troopers found the 2007 Kia Optima on fire and observed the driver, identified as 24-year-old Jerome Webster, attempting to flee the scene.
Webster was traveling southbound when he crashed into the guardrail, causing his vehicle to spin before coming to a stop.
During the investigation, troopers noted signs of impairment and arrested Webster for DUI.
He was also charged with duty to stop at the scene of a crash.
After processing at the Rutland Barracks, Webster was released with a citation to appear at the Rutland County Superior Court on a later date.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
