Man found alive in woods 10 hours after crash on I-89 in Enfield

Police are investigating after they found an unconscious man 10 hours after he crashed nearby on Interstate 89 in Enfield on Friday.Police said James Borneman, 49, of Springfield, was driving a 2003 Buick Rendezvous southbound on I-89 when he veered off the highway and struck a section of guardrail around 6:30 p.m. Friday.State police responded to the crash, and a trooper reported they could not find any occupants in the vehicle. Police said the trooper wasn’t sure if Borneman left the scene voluntarily or was possibly ejected from the vehicle.The trooper checked local hospitals and with family and friends but was not able to find Borneman.Police returned to the scene of the crash several hours later in an attempt to find Borneman.Police said they noticed footprints on a trail off of the travel lane. They followed the trail for three quarters of a mile to its end. A K-9 officer was called in, and the dog tracked a scent to a nearby brook, where police discovered that someone had crossed it.Police said the brook had knee-deep, fast-moving water and was dangerous to cross. They found another route around the brook, where the dog picked up a scent, leading officers another half mile up a hill.The dog then discovered Borneman, who was lying on the ground in the fetal position, unconscious and suffering from hypothermia, police said.Borneman was found around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. Fire officials used an extended ladder from a fire truck to retrieve Borneman from the woods.Borneman was taken to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center to be treated for serious injuries as a result of the crash and exposure to the elements.Anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Janell Smith at 603-271-1162.12967056

Police are investigating after they found an unconscious man 10 hours after he crashed nearby on Interstate 89 in Enfield on Friday.

Police said James Borneman, 49, of Springfield, was driving a 2003 Buick Rendezvous southbound on I-89 when he veered off the highway and struck a section of guardrail around 6:30 p.m. Friday.


State police responded to the crash, and a trooper reported they could not find any occupants in the vehicle. Police said the trooper wasn’t sure if Borneman left the scene voluntarily or was possibly ejected from the vehicle.

The trooper checked local hospitals and with family and friends but was not able to find Borneman.

Police returned to the scene of the crash several hours later in an attempt to find Borneman.

Police said they noticed footprints on a trail off of the travel lane. They followed the trail for three quarters of a mile to its end. A K-9 officer was called in, and the dog tracked a scent to a nearby brook, where police discovered that someone had crossed it.

Police said the brook had knee-deep, fast-moving water and was dangerous to cross. They found another route around the brook, where the dog picked up a scent, leading officers another half mile up a hill.

The dog then discovered Borneman, who was lying on the ground in the fetal position, unconscious and suffering from hypothermia, police said.

Borneman was found around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. Fire officials used an extended ladder from a fire truck to retrieve Borneman from the woods.

Borneman was taken to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center to be treated for serious injuries as a result of the crash and exposure to the elements.

Anyone with information is asked to call Trooper Janell Smith at 603-271-1162.