October 2, 2022
Rutland Barracks / MV Crash
STATE OF VERMONT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
VERMONT STATE POLICE
NEWS RELEASE
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH
CASE#: 22B4005357
RANK / TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Daniel St. Clair
STATION: Rutland
CONTACT#: (802) 773-9101
DATE/TIME: On 10/1/22, at approximately 1448 hours
STREET: VT Route 100
TOWN: Plymouth
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Crimson Hawk Rd
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Sunny, cool
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry, clear
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: William Boaknin
AGE: 23
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Plymouth, VT
VEHICLE YEAR: 1992
VEHICLE MAKE: Ford
VEHICLE MODEL: F-250
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: None
INJURIES: None reported
HOSPITAL: N/A
CYCLIST #1
OPERATOR: Donald Raffety
AGE: 80
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ludlow, VT
INJURIES: Minor
HOSPITAL: Springfield Hospital
SUMMARY OF CRASH:
On 10/1/22, at approximately 1448 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police – Rutland Barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a cyclist on VT RT 100 near Crimson Hawk Rd, in the Town of Plymouth. Through investigation, it was revealed Operator #1 (Boaknin) was operating vehicle #1, traveling north on VT RT 100. Raffety was also traveling northbound on his bicycle on the shoulder of the roadway. Operator #1 (Boaknin) advised he partially crossed the center line to give more space between vehicle #1 and Raffety. It was determined Raffety, who advised he was attempting to make a U-Turn, turned left into the passenger side of vehicle #1. Operator #1 (Boaknin) was unaware until he saw Raffety in his rearview mirror on the ground. Operator #1 (Boaknin) turned around and provided aid. Raffety was taken to Springfield Hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Vermont State Police were assisted on the scene by Ludlow Police Department.
Vermont Civil Violation Complaint: N/A
at 10/02/2022 04:32:00 PM
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