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Tragic Incident In Region: Man Electrocuted After Vehicle Entangles With Electrical Wires Tragic Incident In Region: Man Electrocuted After Vehicle Entangles With Electrical Wires
Tragic Incident In Region: Man Electrocuted After Vehicle Entangles With Electrical Wires A 28-year-old man from the region was killed when his car became entangled in downed electrical wires. The incident occurred in Sullivan County on Friday, Nov. 22, at about 6:20 am, in the town of Callicoon. According to Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, deputies at the scene found a gray 2015 Chrysler 300, which had approached a downed tree across the roadway and then attempted to turn around.  While making a U-turn, the vehicle became entangled in electrical wires connected to a nearby utility pole. The driver exited the car and was electrocuted when his fo…

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24-Year-Old Woman From Region Struck, Killed After 'Darting' Into Traffic, Police Say 24-Year-Old Woman From Region Struck, Killed After 'Darting' Into Traffic, Police Say
24-Year-Old Woman From Region Struck, Killed After 'Darting' Into Traffic, Police Say A 24-year-old woman from the region was struck and killed after allegedly darting into traffic on a busy roadway. Sullivan County resident Eva Jacobs, of Obernberg, was struck around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec.. 13, in the town of Callicoon on North Branch Callicoon Center Road. Sullivan County Undersheriff Eric Chaboty said Jacobs was struck by a 2012 Chevrolet pickup truck. The 68-year-old driver stayed on the scene and rendered first aid. Witnesses told police that the victim had "darted out into the roadway," Chaboty said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by Sullivan County C…

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by Kathy Reakes