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33-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash 33-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
33-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash A 33-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed during a single-vehicle crash after being ejected from the car. The crash took place in Orange County in the town of Montgomery on Route 211 near Canning Road. When police arrived on the scene they found Dutchess County resident Frank Richards, of Wappingers Falls, outside of the car, after being ejected as the vehicle rolled during the crash, said Montgomery Chief of Police John Hank. Lifesaving measures were performed by bystanders and EMS, but Richards, who was the only occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, Hank said. Anyone who witnesse…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Probe Possible Causes Of Fire At Former Site Of Popular Restaurant Police Probe Possible Causes Of Fire At Former Site Of Popular Restaurant
Police Probe Possible Causes Of Fire At Former Site Of Popular Restaurant The two-alarm fire that destroyed a former popular restaurant that has sat abandoned since it closed in 2001 is under investigation. The Rusty Nail, known for its "hopping" happy hours, was destroyed by the fire during the early morning hours on Thursday in the town of Wallkill.  State Police, who assisted at the fire scene, said the origin of the fire at the three-story wood structure is under investigation and that "all" causes are on the table, including arson, said Trooper Stephen Nevel. The investigation is being conducted the Orange County Fire Investigation Unit, Neve…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Driver In Two-Car Crash With Serious Injury Charged With DWI, Vehicular Assault Driver In Two-Car Crash With Serious Injury Charged With DWI, Vehicular Assault
Driver In Two-Car Crash With Serious Injury Charged With DWI, Vehicular Assault The 51-year-old driver in a two-car crash that left one person trapped and seriously injured has been charged with driving under the influence. Christopher Smith of Campbell Hall was arrested on Saturday following the crash at the intersection of Little Britain Road and Forrester Road, said New Windsor Police Lt. Michael Farbent. Responding officers found a two-car crash with heavy damage to both vehicles. The driver of one of the vehicles was trapped and in and out of consciousness.  The Maybrook Fire Department began extricating the driver and was assisted on scene by the Campbell Hall F…

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by Kathy Reakes