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Pedestrian dies in Route 7 crash, Rutland

A female pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on Route 7 in Rutland town on Aug. 26.

Police said Chelsea Sikora, 42, of Rutland, was crossing Route 7 near Cold River Road in rainy, wet conditions around 8 p.m. when she was struck by a 2009 Chevy TrailBlazer in the southbound lane driven by Brett Senif, 48, of Rutland city.

Police spoke with Senif at the scene and said he showed signs of impairment. Police said Senif was arrested on Aug. 28 and transported to the State Police Barracks in Rutland for DUI. The crash remains under investigation. Vermont State Police urge anyone who witnessed the crash to contact the Vermont State Police in Rutland.

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