1 Killed, 3 Injured in Altona Car Accident
The head-on crash on Military Turnpike on Monday afternoon left one person dead and sent three others to a hospital.
One person was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle car crash on Military Turnpike in Altona on Monday, according to New York State Police.
How the Military Turnpike Crash Unfolded
State Police said troopers were called to Military Turnpike at about 3:15 p.m. The driver of a red 2012 Nissan Altima has been identified as William Conway, 40, of Ellenburg Depot, who was killed. Rescue crews freed Conway from the vehicle and tried to save him, and the Clinton County Coroner pronounced him dead at the scene.
State Police said Conway was traveling north and entered the southbound lane to pass another vehicle before the head-on collision with a tan 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. Conway's passenger was a 9-month-old, and the Equinox was driven by Denise A. Patnode, 70, of Chateaugay, with a passenger, Donna Dumas, 66, also of Chateaugay. The infant, Patnode and Dumas were taken to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital.
What Comes Next in the State Police Review
Crews from Altona, Clinton, Morrisonville and Ellenburg also came to help at the scene. State Police have not announced any charges. The infant, Patnode and Dumas were being treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- newportdispatch.com, “Man killed in head-on collision in Altona”
- mychamplainvalley.com, “Person dies in Clinton County head-on crash”
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