| Crash #1996500059 | Crash #1996500059 |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | 4 |
| State | VERMONT |
| County | BENNINGTON |
| City | BENNINGTON |
| Date | Sept. 26, 1996 |
| Time | 6:30 p.m. |
| Street Name 1 | VT 9 |
| Street Name 2 | None |
| Weather | Clear |
| Number of Vehicles | 0 |
| Number of Vehicles in Transport | 1 |
| Number of Parked Vehicles | 0 |
| Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles | 4 |
| Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport | 0 |
| Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles | 4 |
| Number of Nonmotorists | 0 |
| Route Signing | State Highway |
| Rural / Urban | Rural |
| Functional System | Other Principal Arterial |
| Road Owner | Unknown |
| National Highway System | Part of the National Highway System |
| Special Jurisdiction | No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008) |
| Milepoint | 23 |
| First Harmful Event | Tree (Standing Only) |
| Manner of Collision | First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport |
| At Intersection | No |
| Relation to Junction | Non-Junction |
| Type of Intersection | Not Reported |
| Relation to Road | On Roadside |
| Work Zone | None |
| Light Condition | Daylight |
| Atmospheric Condition | Clear |
| School Bus Related | False |
| Rail Grade Crossing ID | 0000000 |
| EMS Notified Hour | 18 |
| EMS Notified Minute | 35 |
| EMS Arrived Hour | 18 |
| EMS Arrived Minute | 39 |
| Arrived At Hospital Hour | 19 |
| Arrived at Hospital Minute | 25 |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Person #1 in Vehicle #1 | Person #1 in Vehicle #1 |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 year(s) old |
| Sex | Male |
| Person Type | Driver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport |
| Injury Severity | Fatal Injury (K) |
| Seating Position | Front Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side) |
| Restraint System Use | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Restraint System Misuse | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Helmet Use | Not Applicable |
| Helmet Misuse | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Airbag Deployed | Reported as Deployment Unknown |
| Ejection | Totally Ejected |
| Ejection Path | Ejection Path Unknown |
| Extrication | Not Extricated/Not Applicable |
| Police Reported Alcohol Involvement | Yes (Alcohol Involved) |
| Alcohol Test Given | Not Reported |
| Alcohol Test Type | Not Reported |
| Alcohol Test Result | 0.23 |
| Police Reported Drug Involvement | Not Reported |
| Drug Tested | Not Reported |
| Transported To Medical Facility By | Not Transported for Treatment |
| Died En Route | Not Applicable |
| Month of Death | September |
| Day of Death | 26 |
| Year of Death | 1996 |
| Hour of Death | 18 |
| Minute of Death | 30 |
| Lag Hours | 0 |
| Lag Minutes | 0 |
| Non Motorist Location | Occupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006) |
| At Work | No |
| Hispanic | Unknown |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Person #2 in Vehicle #1 | Person #2 in Vehicle #1 |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 year(s) old |
| Sex | Male |
| Person Type | Passenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport |
| Injury Severity | Fatal Injury (K) |
| Seating Position | Front Seat, Right Side |
| Restraint System Use | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Restraint System Misuse | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Helmet Use | Not Applicable |
| Helmet Misuse | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Airbag Deployed | Reported as Deployment Unknown |
| Ejection | Totally Ejected |
| Ejection Path | Ejection Path Unknown |
| Extrication | Not Extricated/Not Applicable |
| Police Reported Alcohol Involvement | Yes (Alcohol Involved) |
| Alcohol Test Given | Not Reported |
| Alcohol Test Type | Not Reported |
| Alcohol Test Result | 0.16 |
| Police Reported Drug Involvement | Not Reported |
| Drug Tested | Not Reported |
| Transported To Medical Facility By | Not Transported for Treatment |
| Died En Route | Not Applicable |
| Month of Death | September |
| Day of Death | 26 |
| Year of Death | 1996 |
| Hour of Death | 18 |
| Minute of Death | 30 |
| Lag Hours | 0 |
| Lag Minutes | 0 |
| Non Motorist Location | Occupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006) |
| At Work | No |
| Hispanic | Unknown |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Person #3 in Vehicle #1 | Person #3 in Vehicle #1 |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 year(s) old |
| Sex | Female |
| Person Type | Passenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport |
| Injury Severity | Fatal Injury (K) |
| Seating Position | Second Seat, Left Side |
| Restraint System Use | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Restraint System Misuse | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Helmet Use | Not Applicable |
| Helmet Misuse | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Airbag Deployed | Reported as Deployment Unknown |
| Ejection | Totally Ejected |
| Ejection Path | Ejection Path Unknown |
| Extrication | Not Extricated/Not Applicable |
| Police Reported Alcohol Involvement | Not Reported |
| Alcohol Test Given | Not Reported |
| Alcohol Test Type | Not Reported |
| Alcohol Test Result | None Given |
| Police Reported Drug Involvement | Not Reported |
| Drug Tested | Not Reported |
| Transported To Medical Facility By | Not Transported for Treatment |
| Died En Route | Not Applicable |
| Month of Death | September |
| Day of Death | 26 |
| Year of Death | 1996 |
| Hour of Death | 18 |
| Minute of Death | 30 |
| Lag Hours | 0 |
| Lag Minutes | 0 |
| Non Motorist Location | Occupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006) |
| At Work | No |
| Hispanic | Unknown |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Person #4 in Vehicle #1 | Person #4 in Vehicle #1 |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 year(s) old |
| Sex | Female |
| Person Type | Passenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport |
| Injury Severity | Fatal Injury (K) |
| Seating Position | Second Seat, Right Side |
| Restraint System Use | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Restraint System Misuse | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Helmet Use | Not Applicable |
| Helmet Misuse | None Used/Not Applicable |
| Airbag Deployed | Reported as Deployment Unknown |
| Ejection | Partially Ejected |
| Ejection Path | Ejection Path Unknown |
| Extrication | Unknown |
| Police Reported Alcohol Involvement | Not Reported |
| Alcohol Test Given | Not Reported |
| Alcohol Test Type | Not Reported |
| Alcohol Test Result | None Given |
| Police Reported Drug Involvement | Not Reported |
| Drug Tested | Not Reported |
| Transported To Medical Facility By | Not Transported for Treatment |
| Died En Route | Not Applicable |
| Month of Death | September |
| Day of Death | 26 |
| Year of Death | 1996 |
| Hour of Death | 18 |
| Minute of Death | 30 |
| Lag Hours | 0 |
| Lag Minutes | 0 |
| Non Motorist Location | Occupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006) |
| At Work | No |
| Hispanic | Unknown |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Vehicle #1 | Vehicle #1 |
|---|---|
| Fatalities | 4 |
| Number of Occupants | 4 |
| Hit and Run | No Hit and Run |
| NCSA Make | Dodge |
| Body Type | 3-Door/2-Door Hatchback |
| NCSA Model | 8 |
| Registration State | New York |
| Registered Vehicle Owner | Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner) |
| VIN | 1B3BZ44C5GD1 |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| VPIC Make ID | None |
| VPIC Model ID | None |
| VPIC Body Class | Unknown |
| Body Class | Unknown |
| Lower Weight Rating | Not Reported |
| Upper Weight Rating | Not Reported |
| Vehicle Trailing | No Trailers |
| Jackknife | Not an Articulated Vehicle |
| Motor Carrier ID | None |
| Vehicle Configuration | Not Applicable |
| Cargo Body Type | Not Applicable |
| Bus Use | Not Reported |
| Special Vehicle Use | No Special Use Noted |
| Emergency Vehicle Use | Not Applicable |
| Speed Limit | 50 |
| Travel Speed | 90 |
| Underride / Override | No Underride or Override |
| Rollover | Rollover |
| Rollover Location | Unknown |
| Initial Contact Point | 4 O'Clock |
| Extent of Damage | Disabling Damage |
| Vehicle Towed | Towed |
| Most Harmful Event | Tree (Standing Only) |
| Fire Occurence | True |
| Driver Drinking | Drinking |
| Driver Present | Driver Present |
| Drivers License State | New York |
| Driver Zip Code | 12090 |
| Non CDL License Type | Unknown License Type |
| Non CDL License Status | Valid |
| CDL License Status | No Commercial Driver's License (CDL) |
| CDL Endorsements | No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle |
| License Compliance With Class of Vehicle | Valid License for This Class Vehicle |
| Compliance with LIcense Restrictions | No Restrictions or Not Applicable |
| Driver Height | None |
| Driver Weight | None |
| Previous Recorded Crashes | 0 |
| Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) | None |
| Previous BAC Suspensions | None |
| Previous Other Suspensions | None |
| Previous DWI | 0 |
| Previous Speeding Convictions | 0 |
| Previous Other Moving Violations | 0 |
| Month of Oldest Violation | No Record |
| Year of Oldest Violation | 0 |
| Month of Newest Violation | No Record |
| Year of Newest Violation | 0 |
| Speeding Related | Yes, Exceeded Speed Limit |
| Trafficway Description | Two-Way, Not Divided |
| Total Lanes in Roadway | Two Lanes |
| Roadway Alignment | Curve - Unknown Direction |
| Roadway Grade | Grade, Unknown Slope |
| Roadway Surface Type | Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt |
| Roadway Surface Condition | Dry |
| Traffic Control Device | No Controls |
| Traffic Control Device Functioning | No Controls |
| Pre Event Movement | Unknown |
| Critical Precrash Event | OTHER Unknown |
| Attempted Avoidance Maneuver | Unknown/Not Reported |
| Precrash Stability | Precrash Stability Unknown |
| Pre-impact Location | Unknown |
| Crash Type | CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Unknown Crash Type |
| Driver Related Factor | Operating the Vehicle in an Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent Manner |
| Driver Related Factor | Driving too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (1982-2008) |
| Driver Related Factor | Over Correcting |
| Damaged Areas | 4 O'Clock |
| Collapse Table | Collapse Table |
| Date | Comment |
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