Concord woman faces charges after single-vehicle crash

CONCORD — A local woman was charged with driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash Sunday evening.

Vermont State Police from the St. Johnsbury barracks responded to the crash on Shadow Lake Road near Grist Mill Pit Road at approximately 5:01 p.m. on Sept. 21.

Police identified the operator as Sarah Pennypacker, 20, of Concord.

Pennypacker was driving a 2016 Ford F150 when it crashed, causing significant front-end damage.

The road conditions were dry and the weather was clear at the time of the incident.

Pennypacker was not wearing a seat belt and sustained suspected minor injuries.

She was transported to Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital for treatment.

Police investigation determined Pennypacker was driving under the influence of alcohol and with a criminally suspended license.

She was also found to be in violation of her court-ordered conditions of release.

Pennypacker was issued a citation to appear in Essex Superior Court to answer to the charges.