FAIR HAVEN — A stolen pickup truck collided with a Fair Haven police cruiser during a pursuit on the US Route 4 Exit 2 westbound on-ramp Saturday morning.
The crash occurred at approximately 8:20 a.m. when the driver of a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado lost control while turning onto the ramp during an active police chase.
Officer Thomas Covino, 56, of Pawlet was operating a 2017 Ford Explorer patrol vehicle when the collision occurred.
The pursuit began on Vermont Route 22 when Covino observed the Silverado traveling southbound in excess of the posted speed limit.
Covino attempted to stop the vehicle, but the operator fled.
After the crash, the driver of the Silverado fled the scene on foot.
The Chevrolet Silverado was later determined to have been reported stolen from a residence in Shaftsbury on June 22.
The Silverado sustained significant damage while the police cruiser had moderate front-end damage.
No injuries were reported.
Vermont State Police troopers from the Rutland Field Station responded to the scene.
The incident remains under active investigation by Vermont State Police.
