Vermont
Swimmer hit in Lake Champlain by suspected boater under the influence
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – Police say a woman swimming in Lake Champlain suffered life-threatening injuries when she was hit by a man suspected of boating under the influence.
Vermont state police say Lydia Vorsteveld, 61, of Bridport, was swimming in Arnold Bay in Panton just before 8 p.m. Sunday when she was hit by a moving vessel.
She was airlifted to the UVM Medical Center in Burlington after the accident for suspected life-threatening injuries.
Investigators say the operator of the boat was Gerard Vorsteveld, 49, of Panton. He was arrested for suspicion of boating under the influence and cited to appear in Addison County Superior Court.
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