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Crash #1998500034 Crash #1998500034
Fatalities 1
State VERMONT
County BENNINGTON
City SEARSBURG
Date July 31, 1998
Time 4:55 p.m.
Street Name 1 SR-VT9
Street Name 2 None
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 0
Number of Vehicles in Transport 2
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 48
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Front-to-Front
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 16
EMS Notified Minute 53
EMS Arrived Hour 17
EMS Arrived Minute 5
Arrived At Hospital Hour 17
Arrived at Hospital Minute 35
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 52 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Serious Injury (A)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicUnknown
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Person #2 in Vehicle #1 Person #2 in Vehicle #1
Age 14 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultReported as Unknown if Tested
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicUnknown
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 27 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseLap Belt Only Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathJuly
Day of Death31
Year of Death1998
Hour of Death17
Minute of Death50
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes55
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicUnknown
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Person #2 in Vehicle #2 Person #2 in Vehicle #2
Age 28 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Minor Injury (B)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseLap Belt Only Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultReported as Unknown if Tested
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicUnknown
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Mercury
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 17
Registration State New York
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1MECM50U5LA6
Model Year 1990
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 00000000000
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 50
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State New York
Driver Zip Code 2180
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 66
Driver Weight 999
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, Specifics Unknown
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Level
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
Vehicle Related Factor Reported as Unknown
Vehicle Related Factor Reported as Unknown
Driver Related Factor Careless Driving, Inattentive Operation, Improper Driving, Driving Without Due Care
Driver Related Factor Improper Lane Usage
Driver Related Factor Driving too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (1982-2008)
Moving Violations Willful Reckless Driving; Driving to Endanger; Negligent Driving
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Mercury
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 4
Registration State New Hampshire
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 8F93F5486626
Model Year 1968
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 00000000000
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 Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State New Hampshire
Driver Zip Code 3441
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 Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
Driver Height 73
Driver Weight 155
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 1
Month of Oldest Violation April
Year of Oldest Violation 1998
Month of Newest Violation April
Year of Newest Violation 1998
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Level
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
Vehicle Related Factor Reported as Unknown
Vehicle Related Factor Reported as Unknown
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
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