TOWN OF NEWBURGH – The
driver killed in a one-car crash in the Town of Newburgh on New Year’s
morning was an English teacher at James I. O’Neill High School in
Highland Falls.
Christopher Page, 27, lived in the hamlet of Wallkill.
Superintendent of the Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District,
Dr. Frank Sheboy said they have lost “a member of the family”
with the death of Page, who taught at O’Neill for four years as
well as coached football.
“He inspired everybody – students, staff, faculty –
to achieve to ever higher greater potential and we are going to feel his
loss for some time now,” the superintendent said. “He was
an exceptional teacher; he was a caring individual, caring young man who
was willing to do anything for his colleagues, students, always willing
to pitch in and do something. If we needed a class covered or needed a
coach, he would step up and do it.”
Lt. James Nenni said Page, who was alone, was driving northbound on Route
300 at the intersection of Union Avenue when he failed to negotiate a
curve and hit the pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
There were no witnesses to the 6:45 a.m. crash and the cause is unknown.
Police are asking anyone with information about the accident to call them
at 845-564-1100.
