Vermont State Police On August 14, 2019, at approximately 2105 hours, the Vermont State Police were dispatched to the report of a cyclist that was laying in the roadway. Preliminary investigation indicates that the operator was traveling south on a motorized bicycle. A passing motorist observed the cyclist in the roadway and contacted emergency services. The operator was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center with serious bodily injury.
Anyone that may have witnessed a cyclist in the area at the above mentioned time is asked to contact the New Haven State Police Barracks. This investigation is in the very early stages, no other information is available at this time.
The Vermont State Police were assisted on scene by members of the Bristol Fire Department and Bristol Rescue. VT Route 116 was temporarily closed as a result of the investigation.
**UPDATED INFORMATION AS OF AUGUST 15, 2019**
Ernest Martin, 51 of New Haven was the operator of this motor vehicle. Martin's status at the University of Vermont Medical Center is still critical, however, he is expected to survive. Currently, there is no further information on what transpired prior to this incident. Anyone that may have witnessed Mr Martin operating his motorized bicycle or had contact with him during the preceding 24 hours is asked to contact the New Haven State Police Barracks at 802-388-4919. Thank you, there is no further information at this time to be released as this incident is still in the preliminary stages.
CASE#: 19B502225
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Christopher Hein
STATION: New Haven Barracks
CONTACT#: 802-388-4919
DATE/TIME: August 14, 2019, at approximately 2105 hours
STREET: VT Route 116
TOWN: Bristol
LANDMARK AND/OR CROSS STREETS: Lincoln Road
INTERSTATE MILE MARKER: N/A
WEATHER: Cloudy
ROAD CONDITIONS: Dry blacktop surface
VEHICLE #1
OPERATOR: Ernest Martin
AGE: 51
SEAT BELT? N
HELMET: N
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: New Haven
VEHICLE YEAR: Unknown
VEHICLE MAKE: Kent
VEHICLE MODEL: Fixie
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Minimal contact damage to front the front tire
INJURIES: Critical injuries to head, shoulder and stomach
HOSPITAL: The University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT
Trooper Christopher Hein
New Haven Barracks, B Troop
Vermont State Police
802-388-4919 x2768