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New Update: Train Slams Into Truck On Track In Hudson Valley New Update: Train Slams Into Truck On Track In Hudson Valley
New Update: Train Slams Into Truck On Track In Hudson Valley The driver of a tractor-trailer that was stuck on railroad tracks in the Hudson Valley was rescued by a police sergeant before the vehicle was hit by a train. The incident took place in Rockland County around 9:20 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23 near the intersection of Route 9W and New Main Street in the town of Haverstraw, said Capt. John Gould of the Haverstraw Police. Gould said the tractor-trailer had bottomed out on the tracks and a passerby notified Sgt. Christian Mendez who happened to be patrolling in the area. Mendez was able to quickly turn around and remove the driver from the tractor…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Area Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Area
Man Killed In Hit-Run Crash In Area A hit-and-run driver in the Hudson Valley is at large after striking and killing an 82-year-old man, officials said. At approximately 7 a.m. in Rockland County, the man was struck on Route 9W near New Main Street in Haverstraw while crossing the street, according to police. The victim, later identified as Juan Alberto Germonsen, lived at the nearby Green Hills Home for Adults. Germonsen was reportedly found lying in the roadway and was rushed to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The driver never stopped after hitting the pedestrian. The incident led to a lengthy shutdown o…

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by Zak Failla