Troopers Make Arrest In Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision

  
PRESS RELEASE

The New York State Police at Middletown announces the arrest of ROBINSON PEREZ age 30 of the Bronx, NY for Aggravated Vehicular Homicide and Manslaughter 2^nd Degree.  The arrest is the result of a year’s long investigation by the New York State Police and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office into a fatal motor vehicle collision that took the life of DUSTIN MILLS, age 30 of Middletown, NY.  The collision occurred on State Highway 17m in the Town of Wallkill on July 16, 2017.  An indictment was filed in Orange County Court on July 16^th of this year and an arrest warrant was issued.  Perez will be held in the Orange County Jail pending an arraignment in County Court on Friday, July 27^th.

“Fatalities caused by those who drive while under the influence of any substance are as preventable as they are tragic,” said District Attorney David Hoovler.  “I thank the New York State Police for their investigation of this case and the arrest of the defendant.  My office will continue to work with the New York State Police and all of law enforcement partners to prosecute those who selfishly place the lives of others in jeopardy by driving while under the influence.”