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Driver accused of intentionally hitting pedestrian in Brattleboro

BRATTLEBORO, Vt. — Police say a driver is accused of intentionally hitting a pedestrian in Vermont.

Brattleboro Sgt. Robert Perkins calls the incident an assault.

The Brattleboro Reformer (http://bit.ly/IgsWII) reports two men got into an argument Sunday night at a restaurant. One man left on foot and the other followed in a pickup truck, striking the man and knocking out a fire hydrant. Police caught up with the driver after a brief chase.

Perkins said 42-year-old Shawn Therieau of Brattleboro was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

Perkins said 42-year-old Shawn Therieau of Brattleboro was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

The pedestrian was treated at the scene and released.

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Information from: Brattleboro Reformer, http://www.reformer.com/


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