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Rollover with Serious Injuries on NYS Thruway

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April 22, 2024 | NEW YORK BOB MCCORMICK, Correspondent
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.

NEWBURGH, NY - Winona Lake and Orange Lake FD responded to serious rollover on the NYS Thruway northbound at mile marker 61.9 on April 22nd. Units arrived and found that everyone was out of the vehicles. Town of Newburgh EMS requested a Medevac placed on standby. EMS requested the launch of a Medevac-LifeNet Air Two three-minute arrival time. Thruway traffic was stopped north/south while the Medevac landed. The subject was transported from Town of Newburgh EMS to the medevac where they were lifted and transported to Westchester Medical Center. GoodWill FD was placed on standby while both Fire Departments were at the scene. Deputy Orange County Fire Coordinator 36-12 was at the scene. Thruway Authority assisted with traffic control. New York State Police-Troop T investigating the cause. Firefighters assisted with the injured party and checked the vehicles for hazards. 

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BOB MCCORMICKCorrespondent

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