crash_reports: 2000000068

Based on observations, and statements made, the following occurred. M/V#1 was traveling east on the Rte 9 off ramp, and came to a stop, at the intersection of Chestnut St. He stated that north bound traffic, on Chestnut St. had stopped to allow him to enter the intersection, and as he did, he was struck by M/V#2. The operator of M/V#2 stated that she was traveling north on Chestnut St., and as she came over the hill, she attempted to stop, but her car began to slide. She stated that to avoid hitting the stopped traffic in front of her, she pulled into the left lane, and her M/V continued to slide downhill, past the stop sign, and into the intersection, where she collided with M/V#1. The passenger of M/V#2 corroborated operator #2's statements.