SUBJECT: Commercial Vehicle crash
DATE: 12/16/22 @ 13:45
INCIDENT NUMBER: 22MV010148
TYPE OF EVENT(S): CMV boom truck crash w/injuries
LOCATION OF EVENT(S): West Hill Road, Townsend, VT
INVESTIGATING INSPECTOR(S): Inspector Stange and Cpl Beebe
ASSISTING AGENCIES: VSP
SUMMARY: On 12/16/22 at approximately 1345 hours DMV Inspectors responded to West Hill road in the town of Townsend for a reported truck crash. Upon arrival it was discovered a utility boom truck had slid off the road and down a ravine. Investigation revealed the truck had lost traction while traveling up an incline in the road. The truck had lost traction and slid backwards, off the left side of the road and down a sharp ravine. The truck came to rest approximately 60 ft down the embankment. Minor injuries were reported to both the operator and passenger. The truck sustained moderate damage. No tickets were issued.
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