Lyndonville Power Off

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Created on Tuesday, 04 November 2014 15:27

Written by Yolanda Liang

LYNDONVILLE-- Lyndonville power has been restored after a car accident took place early Saturday morning.

Vermont State Police said 23-year-old Joseph Gollotto drove into a utility pole in front of McDonald's on Route 5 around 12:30 A.M. The crash caused numerous businesses and residents to lose power up until the next day. 

Police said alcohol was a factor and Gollotto was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). 

Vermont law states that when a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08% or above, he or she is "under the influence" or "impaired." People under age of 21 with a BAC of 0.02% or more can receive a civil traffic violation. 

Gollotto refused to provide a roadside breath sample and is set to appear in court on Nov. 17. 

We would also like to mention that Gollotto is a News7 student meteorologist.