Fatal Crash In Region: 26-Year-Old ID'd As Victim

A two-vehicle crash in the region claimed the life of one person and injured another.

The scene of the crash.
Photo Credit: *Plattekill Fire Department*

10/25/2024 4:20 p.m.

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.

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