Maine
Maine man charged with DUI, negligent operation after driving onto foot bridge
BRADFORD, Vt. (WCAX) – A 70-year-old man nearly drove his car off a pedestrian bridge in Bradford on Wednesday.
Vermont State Police say Christopher Shorey of Maine drove onto a walking trail at the end of Cottage Road, tried to drive across the narrow foot bridge, and got stuck.
When officers arrived, they found the car partially hanging off the edge.
With help from the fire department, they got Shorey out of the car. That’s when they noticed signs of impairment.
Shorey was taken to the hospital to get checked and was issued a citation for DUI and negligent operation.
Police say his car broke through the bridge, causing extensive damage.
A towing company will remove his car from the bridge on Thursday morning.
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