VERMONT STATE POLICE
CASE#:22A1006267
RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt J Paquette
STATION: VSP-Williston
CONTACT#:878-7111
DATE/TIME:09/29/22-2233 hrs
INCIDENT LOCATION: I-89 near Exit 12
VIOLATION: Wrong Way Driver
ACCUSED: Yilmaz Ilker
AGE: 86
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Vermont State Police On 09/29/2022 at approximately 2233 hrs, VT State Police received a report of a wrong-way driver on Interstate 89 near Richmond. Callers reported a vehicle was traveling north in the southbound lane starting from the Richmond area and was passing Exit 12, Williston.
Troopers and Officers from the South Burlington and Colchester Police Departments responded. South Burlington Police was able catch and locate the vehicle and eventually was able to get the vehicle to stop without incident.
Once stopped, the operator was identified, and it was learned that the driver had been reported missing by family where he lives in NJ earlier in the day.
The operator was transported to UVM Medical Center by Colchester Rescue for evaluation due to circumstances surrounding the incident and concerns for his welfare.
There were no crashes or other incidents resulting from this wrong way driver incident. No drugs or alcohol were also involved and the investigation is considered closed. No arrests or VCVC’s will be issued at this time.