Cortlandt man arrested subsequent to crash investigation

Cortlandt, New York – On January 12, 2016, New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Michael G. Settepani, 27 years old, of Cortlandt, New York, for Driving While Intoxicated, a Misdemeanor.

Troopers were dispatched to a two-car collision on Furnace Dock Road.  An investigation revealed that Settepani was traveling eastbound on Furnace Dock Road when he failed to maintain his lane of travel.  He entered the westbound lane and struck a 2008 Audi head on. Settepani was found to be intoxicated at the time of the crash.  Both drivers refused medical attention.

Settepani supplied a breath sample that revealed a Blood Alcohol Content of .10% and was issued traffic tickets directing him to appear before the Town of Cortlandt Court on January 29, 2016.

The State Police were assisted by the Montrose Fire Department.