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Woman Killed, 3 Firefighters Injured In Overnight Blaze At Hudson Valley Home Woman Killed, 3 Firefighters Injured In Overnight Blaze At Hudson Valley Home
Woman Killed, 3 Firefighters Injured In Overnight Blaze At Hudson Valley Home An early morning house fire in Westchester County claimed the life of an elderly woman and left three firefighters injured. The two-alarm blaze broke out around 2:25 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, at a two-story home located on Park Avenue in Eastchester, according to the Eastchester Fire District. Initially dispatched to a different address, firefighters arrived to find a fully involved house fire and immediately launched an interior attack. They were hindered by heavy clutter in the home, which made it difficult to stretch hose lines and search for victims, fire officials said. Firefighters ev…
Pedestrian Struck, Killed Crossing Capital Region Street Pedestrian Struck, Killed Crossing Capital Region Street
Pedestrian Struck, Killed Crossing Capital Region Street A pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing a Capital Region street. The incident happened in Colonie, on Loudon Road north of Troy-Schenectady Road, at around 5 a.m. Monday, April 7. Arriving officers reported finding a car that struck a pedestrian, Colonie Police said. Bystanders attempted life-saving measures, but the victim, Felipa Martinez-Garcia, 49, of Latham, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 45-year-old Albany woman, remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, police said. Colonie Police asked anyone who witnessed the collision or has video …
Hudson Valley Woman Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash Due To Adverse Road Conditions: Police Hudson Valley Woman Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash Due To Adverse Road Conditions: Police
Hudson Valley Woman Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash Due To Adverse Road Conditions: Police A 56-year-old Hudson Valley woman lost her life in a single-vehicle crash due to adverse road conditions, according to New York State Police. Ulster County resident Tammy Hyatt of Ellenville died around 11 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, on Otens Road in Wawarsing. Trooper Jennifer Alvarez said preliminary investigations revealed that a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Hyatt was traveling eastbound when it veered off the roadway and struck a tree. Authorities believe adverse weather conditions contributed to the accident. Hyatt, the sole occupant of the SUV, was extricated from the wreckage. Despit…
22-Year-Old Killed In Crash In Region 22-Year-Old Killed In Crash In Region
22-Year-Old Killed In Crash In Region A 22-year-old man was killed and a woman injured followed a crash in the region. The collision occurred in Orange County around 10:50 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, in Warwick near Pulaski Highway, according to Warwick Police Chief John Rader. The first officers to arrive at the scene began life-saving measures on the man from the village of Florida, Rader said. He was transported to St. Anthony's Hospital in Warwick, where he later died from his injuries. Police have not released the man's identity.  Warwick EMS took a 22-year-old woman who was a passenger in the vehicle to Garnet Health …
New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Region New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Region
New Update: 2 Killed In Crash Causing Lengthy Road Closure In Region State Police have released the identities of two people from the region killed when their car hit the back of a tractor-trailer, closing the roadway for hours. Related: Traffic Alert: Route 17 Closed Due To Fatal Crash In Mamakating The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 11:55 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, on Route 17 West in Mamakating. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2015 Dodge was traveling westbound on Route 17 near Exit 12 when it struck a 2010 Peterbilt tractor-trailer in the rear traveling in the same direction.  The driver…
19-Year-Old From Region Drowns In Home Pool 19-Year-Old From Region Drowns In Home Pool
19-Year-Old From Region Drowns In Home Pool A 19-year-old Hudson Valley man died after being found unresponsisve in a home pool. The incident occurred in Orange County around 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15 on Meadow Streeet in the town of Newburgh. According to Lt. Matthew Nadolny of the town of Newburgh Police, when patrol arrived, they found they found the teen  unresponsive in the pool.  Officers were able to pull him from the water and began life-saving measures. Officers were assisted by Town of Newburgh EMS, Cronomer Valley Fire Department, New York State Police, and Town of New Windsor EMS, Nadolny said…
66-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Hit, Killed While Walking 66-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Hit, Killed While Walking
66-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Hit, Killed While Walking A man was hit and killed by a vehicle while walking in the Hudson Valley. The incident occurred in Orange County at around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, at Industrial Drive and Fortune Road East in Wallkill. According to Lt. Robert McLymore of the Wallkill Police, the 66-year-old Wallkill resident was found lying on the ground unconscious and unresponsive.  Officers immediately began life-saving measures, including CPR.  The victim was transported to Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown by the town of Wallkill Emergency Medical Services, where he was&nbs…