Hit-Run Driver Found After Crash Kills Hudson Valley Woman Hit-Run Driver Found After Crash Kills Hudson Valley Woman
Hit-Run Driver Found After Crash Kills Hudson Valley Woman A 66-year-old woman from the Hudson Valley was killed by a “heartless” hit-and-run driver. Sheryl Augustine of New Paltz in Ulster County was struck by a car on Wednesday, Oct. 16, while walking in Brooklyn. The driver - later identified as Roman Slobodkin, of Brooklyn - was arrested this week. “The Collision Investigation Squad has tracked down and arrested the heartless driver who fled the scene on 10/16/2019 from Ocean Ave & Emmons Ave @NYPD61Pct after striking and running over a 66-year-old pedestrian, resulting in her death. Pedestrian had the right of way. #NYPD," the NYPD Highway…
Police Vehicle Hit During Stop, Driver Ticketed Under 'Move Over' Law In Rockland Police Vehicle Hit During Stop, Driver Ticketed Under 'Move Over' Law In Rockland
Police Vehicle Hit During Stop, Driver Ticketed Under 'Move Over' Law In Rockland Ramapo police are reminding motorists of the Move Over law after an officer's vehicle was struck by a passing driver during a traffic stop. The incident took place on Sunday, Sept. 15, when an officer was on Route 17 in Sloatsburg assisting a motorist whose car had broken down, police said. Her patrol vehicle was parked on the side of the road with its red lights activated when it was struck by a passing vehicle, they added. No one was injured, but the driver of the passing vehicle did receive a ticket under New York State's "Move Over" law, the department said on Facebook. "Please rememb…
Police Campaign Alerts Motorists Of Risks To School-Age Children Police Campaign Alerts Motorists Of Risks To School-Age Children
Police Campaign Alerts Motorists Of Risks To School-Age Children New York State Police have initiated a campaign to alert motorists of their ongoing risk to school-aged children. The “School’s Open - Drive Carefully” campaign runs through Friday, Oct. 11 and helps alert motorists to the special risks to school-aged children from motor vehicle crashes, which are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of five and 14. While some children are going to school for the first time, others may be distracted by thoughts about seeing old friends and meeting new teachers. As part of the campaign, school buses, State Police vehicles and other offic…
Police Dish Out Hundreds Of Tickets In Commercial Vehicle Aggressive Driving Detail Police Dish Out Hundreds Of Tickets In Commercial Vehicle Aggressive Driving Detail
Police Dish Out Hundreds Of Tickets In Commercial Vehicle Aggressive Driving Detail Hundreds of tickets were issued by police as a result of the commercial vehicle aggressive driving detail that took place from Monday, Aug. 26 to Wednesday, Aug. 28. New York State Police say the campaign was focused on aggressive behaviors of commercial motor vehicle operators. The detail, which was carried out by members of the New York State Police Commercial Vehicle Unit and Traffic Incident Management Team, ticketed operators for exhibiting dangerous behaviors like speeding, unsafe lane changes, following too closely and distracted driving. The campaign focused on the following state r…
State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail
State Police Targeting Drivers Who Violate New York’s 'Move Over' Law In New Detail New York State Police are cracking down on speeding and aggressive motorists during a special weeklong enforcement initiative known as "Speed Awareness Week." State Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones to target drivers who violate New York’s "Move Over" law. This initiative will be carried out alongside the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee from Thursday, August 1 to Wednesday, August 7. The campaign will coincide with the NASCAR racing event at Watkins Glen International Raceway, and the ultimate goal of the effort is to improve safe highway travel for all motorists and…
Car Overturns After Woman Tries To Pick Up Dropped Phone In Rockland, Police Say Car Overturns After Woman Tries To Pick Up Dropped Phone In Rockland, Police Say
Car Overturns After Woman Tries To Pick Up Dropped Phone In Rockland, Police Say A distracted driver who dropped her cellphone overturned her car while attempting to pick it up in Rockland County, police said. Officers from the Ramapo Police Department were dispatched to a stretch of 2nd Street in Hillburn at approximately 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, where there was a report of a one-vehicle crash. According to police, the driver, whose name was not released by investigators, reported that she dropped her phone, and as she went to pick it up, she crashed the vehicle, which overturned and landed on its roof. The driver was issued two summons and is scheduled to appear…
23 Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess July 4th DWI Crackdown 23 Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess July 4th DWI Crackdown
23 Charged With Impaired Driving During Dutchess July 4th DWI Crackdown Police agencies throughout Dutchess County arrested more than two dozen motorists as part of a designed Fourth of July crackdown. County, state and local police agencies throughout Dutchess teamed up between Wednesday, July 3, and Sunday, July 7 to conduct impaired drivers details that consisted of “saturation patrols” throughout the county on top of their regular patrols. In total, during the crackdown, 25 arrests were made, including 23 for impaired drivers. According to police, “the objective of this continued enforcement is to revitalize and enhance the visibility of the STOP-DWI Progr…
Buckle Up: Police Cracking Down On Unsafe Seatbelt Practices In State Parks Buckle Up: Police Cracking Down On Unsafe Seatbelt Practices In State Parks
Buckle Up: Police Cracking Down On Unsafe Seatbelt Practices In State Parks New York State Police will soon begin to crack down on improper and unsafe seatbelt use throughout state parks. “BUNY in the Parks” is an enforcement and educational campaign implemented by New York State Police, the New York State Park Police and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. Its goal is to help ensure that visitors of state parks are buckling up and staying safe. The campaign is also intended to teach the importance of properly securing younger visitors in approved child safety seats. This year’s campaign will run from Saturday, July 13 through Monday, Aug. 12, officials say. …
Driving High: Newly Released Statistics May Surprise You Driving High: Newly Released Statistics May Surprise You
Driving High: Newly Released Statistics May Surprise You New statistics released about driving while high on marijuana show that Americans may perceive it as less of a concern than other dangerous driving habits. In a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey, seven percent of Americans reported they “approved” of driving after using marijuana. This percentage is higher than the approval rating for other dangerous behaviors like alcohol-impaired driving (1.6 percent), drowsy driving (1.7 percent), and prescription drug-impaired driving (3 percent). This perceived approval is also reflected in the 70 percent of Americans who, according to the s…
July 4th Police DWI Crackdown Includes Checkpoints, Concealed Vehicles July 4th Police DWI Crackdown Includes Checkpoints, Concealed Vehicles
July 4th Police DWI Crackdown Includes Checkpoints, Concealed Vehicles New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies have started increasing patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions during the 4th of July holiday. The enhancement enforcement started Saturday, June 29 and runs through Friday, July 5.  Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide in an effort to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest summer holidays for travel. Troopers will be using both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement (CITE) vehicles a…
Click It Or Ticket: Local And State Police Agencies Team For Seatbelt Enforcement Detail Click It Or Ticket: Local And State Police Agencies Team For Seatbelt Enforcement Detail
Click It Or Ticket: Local And State Police Agencies Team For Seatbelt Enforcement Detail With Memorial Day Weekend on the horizon, local and state law enforcement agencies are teaming up for a border-to-border enforcement effort targeting motorists. Beginning on Monday, May 20, law enforcement agencies throughout the country will be participating in a “click it or ticket” campaign that will last through Sunday, June 2. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has asked that all states participate in the border-to-border campaign, which “ is coordinated by participating state highway safety offices and their respective law enfo…
Motorists, Troopers Team Up To Rescue Loose Beagle On I-84, Closing Down Roadway Motorists, Troopers Team Up To Rescue Loose Beagle On I-84, Closing Down Roadway
Motorists, Troopers Team Up To Rescue Loose Beagle On I-84, Closing Down Roadway Drivers and police banded together to save a beagle named Lupe when he was found wandering on I-84 in Danbury. The incident took place on Friday, April 19, during rush hour when drivers saw Lupe on the highway, Connecticut State Police said. "The dog was hit by a vehicle, but did not have any serious injuries," said Trooper Christopher Costella of Troop A, Southbury.  Motorists, worried that Lupe might get run over again, took it upon themselves to use their vehicles to shut down the highway until state police could arrive and help rescue him. Troopers cover Lupe's head so he wasn't a…