Lyndon Teen Charged with Assault and Hit and Run After Vehicle Attack in St Johnsbury

A 17-year-old from Lyndon is facing multiple charges after allegedly. Troopers responded to a motor vehicle complaint in Lyndon at about 11:24 p.m. on April 30 but could not locate the suspect’s vehicle. Investigators later determined that Donovan Gustavsen, 17, of Lyndon, had allegedly attempted to force Jayson Francis, 21, of St. Johnsbury, off the road, hitting Francis’ vehicle several times as he tried to escape. Gustavsen was cited for aggravated assault, gross negligent operation, and leaving the scene of an accident. Troopers located him on May 1 and issued him a citation to appear in Caledonia County Superior Court’s Criminal Division on May 19 at 8:30 a.m.