NPD: Unlicensed Driver Falls Asleep And Flips Car On South Broad Street
Published: July 28th, 2025
By: Tyler Murphy

NPD: Unlicensed driver falls asleep and flips car on South Broad Street At about 7 a.m. Saturday, July 26 morning Norwich police, fire and ambulance services responded to a rollover accident on South Broad Street. (Submitted photo)

NORWICH - At about 7 a.m. Saturday morning a car hit a tree and rolled over on South Broad Street in Norwich after the driver reportedly fell asleep.

Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach said no injuries were reported and no other vehicles were involved. He said the driver, 23-year-old Hunter Bishop was ticketed for third degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, following the crash.

Police conducted field sobriety tests and cleared the driver, however it was discovered he was driving on a suspended license said Roach.

“He said he had pulled over to sleep prior to the accident, he woke up and continued to drive. He then fell back asleep and ran into a tree,” said the chief.

Norwich fire, ambulance and police quickly responded and were on scene within minutes of the reported crash said Roach.




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