Authorities reported that a 39-year-old woman, after falling asleep while driving, struck a pedestrian and a dog, leading to charges of vehicular assault.
Investigators tracked the incident to Bethany Belmonte of Merrimack, determining she had drifted off Route 101 before the accident, injuring a woman and killing her dog.
The accident occurred on September 11, prompting a quick response from police who found the injured pedestrian and her deceased dog, highlighting the tragic nature of drowsy driving.
Belmonte faces serious charges including vehicular assault and negligent driving for her actions, and is scheduled for arraignment this coming October.
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