Vermont
Passenger killed, driver under the influence in single-car crash
BURKE, Vt. (WCAX) – One person was killed and another is facing charges after a single-car crash.
Vermont State Police say it happened just before 11 p.m. Friday. They believe Luke Dudas, 21, of Lyndon, was under the influence of alcohol as he drove down Mountain Road in Burke. They also believe he was driving fast.
Police say the car went off the road, hit several trees, and flipped over.
The passenger, Whit Steen, 21, of Lyndon, was taken to the hospital with ultimately died from their injuries.
Dudas was also taken to the hospital with minor injuries, where he was arrested for driving under the influence.
He is facing the following charges:
- DUI Death Resulting
- Gross Negligent Operation with Death Resulting
- False Information to Law Enforcement.
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