RANDOLPH — A 52-year-old Rutland woman was charged with driving under the influence of drugs and grossly negligent operation following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 89 on Sept. 12.
Mary Braley was arrested after troopers from the Royalton Barracks responded to the crash at approximately 5:55 p.m. near mile marker 27.8 on I-89 northbound.
Troopers observed indicators of impairment while interacting with Braley, who was determined to be the at-fault operator in the crash.
Investigation revealed Braley had been operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants, according to state police.
Troopers determined Braley was operating her vehicle in a grossly negligent manner and was a contributing factor to the crash.
Braley was taken into custody and transported to the Royalton Barracks for processing.
She was released on a citation to appear in Vermont Superior Court, Orange Criminal Division, on Dec. 17 at 8:30 a.m.
