Speeding Driver Takes Police On Pursuit In Hudson Valley, Receives 28 Tickets

A speeding driver who thought his license was suspended was charged with reckless driving in the Hudson Valley and received 28 tickets after fleeing from state police.

A man who though his license was suspended fled from police only to find out his license was not suspended.
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Kathy Reakes

10/06/2023 10:00 a.m.

The incident took place in Orange County in Goshen on Route 17 westbound around 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 1.

According to Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police, a trooper spotted a 20212 Mazada 3 speeding on Route 17 westbound in Goshen and attempted to stop the driver.

The driver, later identified as New Jersey resident Justin Cedeno, age 20, of Plainfield in Union County, attempted to elude the trooper. About 30 minutes later he was spotted on Fletcher Street where the pursuit continued onto Cheechunk Road, and 6 1/2 Station Road in the town of Goshen.

The vehicle became disabled when it left the roadway and struck a railroad tie, totaling his vehicle, Nevel said.

Cedeno told the trooper he fled because he thought his license was suspended. A check of his license revealed that it was not suspended.

He was charged with reckless driving and fleeing an officer and issued 28 tickets.

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