NEW HAVEN — A Vergennes man faces a charge of driving under the influence of drugs after a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 7 Monday morning.
Vermont State Police responded to the scene south of Vermont Route 17 at approximately 10:07 a.m.
According to investigators, Roger Raymond, 68, was traveling north at a reasonable speed when his vehicle left the northbound lane and struck small trees and brush.
Troopers detected indicators of impairment while speaking with Raymond at the scene.
After field screening, Raymond was placed under arrest and transported to the Vergennes Police Department for a drug influence evaluation and processing.
Raymond was later taken to Porter Medical Center to provide an evidentiary blood sample.
He was released with a citation to appear in Addison County Superior Court, Criminal Division at a later date.
The 2014 Subaru Crosstrek sustained passenger’s side contact damage in the crash.
No injuries were reported.
