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Man, 71, Killed In Mountain Bike Accident At State Park In Hudson Valley
A 71-year-old man was killed in a mountain bike accident at a state park in the Hudson Valley.
The incident occurred in Rockland County around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at Tallman Mountain State Park in Orangetown.
According to Trooper Steven Nevel with the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that Alido M. Pavan, of Tenafly, New Jersey, was riding his mountain bike at Tallman State Park when he lost control of his bike, causing him to hit the ground striking his head.
Pavan was wearing biking shoes and was clipped to the bike; he was also wearing a helmet,…
Hudson Valley Woman Charged In Hit-Run Deaths Of Man, Woman
A Hudson Valley woman has been charged with the hit-and-run deaths of an area man and woman.
Related: Man, Woman From Kingston Killed In 9W Hit-Run Crash In Marlboro, Driver Caught, Police Say
Orange County resident Angela Fischl, age 25, of Newburgh, was arrested on Saturday, May 18, stemming from a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, in the Ulster County town of Marlboro, where two pedestrians were struck and killed.
According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, Fischl was driving southbound in her vehicle when she str…
Hudson Valley Child Sex Abuser Who Fled Police, Crashed Car Into River Pleads Guilty
A Hudson Valley man who crashed his car into a river while attempting to flee from police formally confessed to sexually abusing a child.
Orange County resident Craig Merlock, age 45, of Goshen, pleaded guilty to predatory sexual assault against a child in Orange County Court on Wednesday, May 15.
According to prosecutors, he admitted that he engaged in oral sex with a child who was under the age of 13 in July 2023.
Earlier Report: Hudson Valley Man Wanted For Child Sex Assault, Flees, Drives Car Into River
Months later, on Sunday, Feb. 25, troopers spotted Merlock driving around G…