Officer in crash had fallen asleep
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Staff Report - Published: November 15, 2009
DOVER – A Dover police officer fell asleep while driving on patrol last week, causing a collision that injured him and another driver, according to Vermont State Police in the Brattleboro barracks.
In a news release late Friday, state police said Jeffrey P. Hudon, 27, of the Dover Police Department was driving a police cruiser south on Route 100 on Nov. 10 at about 8:20 p.m.
Police said they determined that Hudon fell asleep at the wheel and crossed into the oncoming lane, colliding with a vehicle driven by Scott J. Smith, 59, of South Newfane.
Hudon broke his left hand, while Smith injured his lower back, hip and left leg.
The news release didn't say whether any charges were being filed.
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