RUTLAND TOWN, VT — Vermont State Police arrested a motorist on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning.
Matthew McCollum, 48, of West Pawlet, was taken into custody at 12:08 a.m. after his vehicle left the roadway on U.S. Route 4 near U.S. Route 7.
Police said McCollum failed to maintain his lane and exited the highway via the north shoulder while driving a 2003 Subaru Forester.
The crash occurred during snowy conditions with snow-covered roads.
Troopers detected signs of impairment while speaking with McCollum at the scene.
McCollum was transported to the Rutland Barracks for processing.
He was issued a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court Rutland Criminal Division on Dec. 29 at 10 a.m.
McCollum was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
No injuries were reported, and the vehicle sustained minor damage.
