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The collision occurred in Orange County at 11:15 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, on Route 32 in Newburgh.
According to the town of Newburgh Police Lt. Matthew Nadolny, a preliminary investigation determined that a 2007 Ford Econoline van, operated by Leonel Marquez-Martinez, age 36, of Wallkill, was traveling southbound on Route 32.
Nadolny said a 2015 Chevrolet Volt operated by Marcus Bennett, age 26, of Montgomery, was traveling northbound when the two crashed.
Bennett was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the collision, Marquez-Martinez was transported to Montefiore-St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh, where he was treated in stable condition.
Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact the town of Newburgh Police at 845-564-1100.
The Town of Newburgh Police was assisted by:
- New York State Police
- Plattekill Police
- Town of Newburgh EMS
- Cronomer Valley Fire Department
- Plattekill Fire Department
- Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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