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Driver cited in accident
PUTNAM — A 17-year-old was cited for failure to obey a traffic control after a crash at the intersection of Rt. 171 and West Thompson Rd.
Putnam Police Captain Justin Lussier said the accident around 4:30 p.m. Dec 26 happened when a 2007 Toyota Tundra operated by Rolland Lafond, 46, of Woodstock was traveling south on Rt. . 171 through the intersection at West Thompson Rd. when a 2001 Subaru Forester operated by a 17-year-old female entered the intersection traveling westbound and collided with the Tundra. Then the Subaru Forester hit a DOT electric box.
Police said the 17-year-old failed to stop for a red light at the intersection. Putnam EMS took two passengers in the Tundra to Day Kimball Hospital for suspected minor injuries. The Putnam Fire Department also responded to assist with the scene.
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