State Police – Highland investigate 1-car fatal motor vehicle accident

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State Police – Highland investigate 1-car fatal motor vehicle accident

NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Patrick Regan
Troop F Commander

PRESS RELEASE

On 03/03/15, the New York State Police – Highland barracks investigated a 1-car fatal motor vehicle accident on State Route 32, in the Town of Plattekill, Hamlet of Modena, NY, which occurred at approximately 1:50pm. Investigation revealed that a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier
(2 door sedan) was traveling north bound on Route 32 when it left the roadway and struck a utility pole. Precious Newkirk, 25 years of age, of Plattekill, NY, was determined to be the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased on scene. Preliminary examination revealed that unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The investigation is continuing. The State Police were assisted by the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Plattekill Police Dept, Plattekill FD, Modena Fire and Resuce, New Paltz FD and Mobile Life.

Author: Harlem Valley News