TOWN OF NEWBURGH – The
driver of an SUV was killed when the vehicle crashed into the back of
a garbage truck on Route 32 – North Plank Road – near the
intersection of Paffendorf Drive in the Cronomer Valley section of the
Town of Newburgh.
Town Police said the 11 a.m. accident occurred as the SUV was traveling
eastbound on Route 32 and struck the truck from behind. The truck had
turned right from Paffendorf onto eastbound Route 32, police said.
The driver of the SUV died at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital.
Photos: Bob McCormick
The identities of those involved are being withheld pending notification
of relatives.
Town of Newburgh Police were assisted at the scene by the Cronomer Valley
Fire Department, Mobile Life Support Services and Newburgh EMS.
The accident remains under investigation and anyone with information is
asked to call Newburgh Town Police detectives at 845-564-1100.
