TOWNSHEND, Vt. (WCAX) – A pedestrian was struck and killed earlier this month, and now, Vermont State Police say the driver charged was actually the passenger.
On December 10, 26-year old Shane Whittaker of West Townshend was walking along route 30 in Townshend, when he was struck by a truck and died from his injuries three days later.
The driver of that truck has now been identified as 34-year-old Daniel Carr of Townshend. Police said Carr fled the scene before they arrived.
Police say the passenger, 26-year old Jamee Shields initially took the blame as the driver. Shields recieved a criminal citation for providing false information to police.
The real driver – Daniel Carr is being held on $25,000 bail, charged with multiple crimes, including leaving the scene of an accident with death resulting.
He is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court Monday afternoon.