On Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 5:45 a.m., police responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on Lake Dunmore Road near Fernville Road in the town of Leicester.
Investigation revealed Timothy Lester, 54 of Leicester, was walking on the side of the northbound lane while Benjamin Kandzior, 43 of Leicester, was traveling south in a Dodge Ram 1500 at a reasonable speed.
At the same time, multiple loose dogs from a nearby residence ran into the roadway in front of Kandzior. To avoid hitting the dogs, Kandzior swerved into the northbound lane and struck Lester.
Lester was transported by helicopter to UVM Medical Center was listed as in stable condition.
Due to a lack of reflective gear worn by Lester, combined with the darkness and loose dogs in the roadway, Kandzior was not found to be in violation of any criminal or civil statutes, according to the police report.
The town of Leicester was notified of the uncontrolled dogs.
Troopers were assisted on scene by the Leicester Fire Department and Middlebury Regional EMS.
