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Parent Of Student Injured In Deadly I-84 Bus Crash Sues Charter Company, Report Says
The charter bus company involved in a deadly highway crash in New York that killed two teachers and injured dozens of marching band students is facing the first of likely multiple lawsuits, CNN reports.
Lawrence Doreson, the father of an injured 14-year-old Farmingdale High School student, sued Regency Transportation and driver Lisa Schaffer for negligence Thursday, Sept. 28, accusing both of “reckless and careless acts,” according to the outlet.
Specifically, the lawsuit claims that Schaffer caused the rollover wreck, which occurred Thursday, Sept. 21 on I-84 in the Orange County town of …
Support Swells For Son Of Band Director Killed In I-84 Bus Crash: 'Carry On Gina's Legacy'
As students, colleagues, and loved ones gather to say their final goodbyes to a beloved high school band director killed in a New York bus crash, the community is coming together to ensure that her only child is taken care of financially.
Gina Pellettiere, age 43, of Massapequa, died Thursday, Sept. 21, when a charter bus carrying students from Farmingdale High School on Long Island to a band camp in Greeley, Pennsylvania crashed on I-84 in Orange County.
The rollover wreck also killed 77-year-old Farmingdale resident Beatrice Ferrari, a retired social studies teacher and longtime camp cha…
Latest Info: 2 Dead, Including Band Director, In High School Bus Crash On I-84 In Hudson Valley
Two adults were killed, including a high school band director, and at least five students suffered critical injuries in a bus rollover crash in the Hudson Valley.
New Update: Band Director, Retired Teacher ID'd As Victims In Horrific Hudson Valley Bus Crash
The crash happened in Orange County on I-84 near Exit 15 at around 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21.
"This was a day of terror," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said just hours after the crash in the small town of Wawayanda, located about 45 miles northwest of New York City.
Band, cheerleading, and dance students from Farmingdale H…
Icy Mix: Rain, Sleet, Snow Arrive With Dangerous Conditions, Power Outages Possible
A mix of rain, sleet, and snow is moving from west to east in the region late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 22, making for slippery conditions in some spots, and potentially dangerous conditions
"As precipitation moves into the area, a quick rain/sleet mix is being observed at the coast before an eventual changeover to all rain," the National Weather Service said in a statement at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. "Farther inland, a mix of snow and sleet is expected to last the next few hours."
Areas mainly north of the I-84 corridor will continue to see freezing rain and snow at times Wednesday nigh…
20-Year-Old Killed After SUV Goes Airborne, Crashes Into Embankment On I-84 In Danbury
A local man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on a busy stretch of I-84.
The crash happened in Fairfield County at around 3:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24.
The vehicle, a 2016 Honda CR-V EX was traveling westbound in the area of Exit 5 in Danbury when it veered to the right off of the roadway, traveled into a grassy area, and became airborne, traveling over the guard rail into an embankment, Connecticut State Police said.
The driver, Jorge Martinez, age 20, of Danbury, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The case is currently under investigation. …
I-84 Crash Kills 69-Year-Old In Hudson Valley
This story has been updated.
A tractor-trailer driver was killed in the area after losing control of his rig and jack-knifing the 2014 Freightliner he was driving.
The crash took place in Orange County around 6:40 p.m., on I-84 in the town of Greenville.
According to Trooper Steven Nevel, Timothy J. Suer, age 69, of Lancaster, Ohio, exited the roadway and crashed into a ditch on the southeast shoulder striking a guide wire, jackknifed, and came to rest after hitting a tree.
The sole occupant of the vehicle, Suer, was located dead in the driver's seat of the vehicle still wearing his…
Search Intensifies For Suspect In Murder Of 11-Month-Old Daughter In Connecticut
Updated story: Caught! Connecticut Father Wanted For Stabbing, Dismembering Toddler Apprehended, Police Say
Federal, state, and local law enforcement have stepped up their search and increased the reward for a Connecticut man wanted for allegedly stabbing and dismembering his 11-month-old daughter.
Police say Christopher Francisquini, age 31, of Naugatuck, killed Camilla Francisquini on Friday, Nov. 18 in Naugatuck.
The search now includes massive electronic billboards along highways and an increased reward of $25,000 by the FBI.
“Christopher, if you are listening, the search will not st…
