Bennington County man accused of driving drunk

A Bennington County man is accused of driving while intoxicated.

Vermont State Police troopers observed an empty vehicle parked on the shoulder of Route 7 in Pownal, just after 6:15 Saturday evening. No one was inside, they said.

Police found the driver, Lucas Avis, 42, of Pownal, down the road. Troopers determined that he was under the influence, they said.

Avis was charged with DUI. He was released and is due in Bennington County Superior Court on Dec. 30.