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CPD Would Like To Remind Everyone Of The Dangers Of Leaving Children Or Pets In Hot Vehicles

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On July 16, 2024, at approximately 2:15 p.m., the Clarkstown Police Department received a call stating that a young child had been locked in a vehicle on a day when temperatures reached 98 degrees at Costco, 50 Overlook Blvd., in Nanuet.
The first arriving officer came upon the vehicle, where he was met by the father, who stated his son was locked in his vehicle. The officer, observing the child in the back seat and, at this time, not being able to determine how long the child was in the car, took immediate action and broke the vehicle window. The child was alert and conscious when he was removed from the vehicle. In doing so, he was able to safely remove the child, who was then quickly turned over to Nanuet Community Ambulance and Rockland Paramedic personnel that were on scene. The child was then transported to Montefiore Nyack Hospital for further evaluation. The child was inside the vehicle for approximately 15 minutes prior to being rescued.
Upon further investigation by the officer, it was determined that the father had returned to his vehicle to retrieve his wallet. While doing so, he placed the child in the backseat while he searched the trunk. The father closed the trunk and quickly realized that he had locked his son inside the vehicle. After futile attempts to gain entry to the vehicle, he ran to get help. We would like to thank all of the bystanders on scene, who offered assistance during this event. There was deemed to be no criminality in this incident.
The Clarkstown Police Department would like to remind everyone of the dangers of leaving children or pets in hot vehicles. On warm days, the temperature inside a car can rise by 20 degrees Fahrenheit in just 10 minutes, and children can heat up 3 to 5 times faster than adults, making them particularly vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. In 2021, 23 children tragically lost their lives due to heat-related deaths in vehicles in the U.S. Pets, too, face serious health risks from heat exhaustion. Please help keep our community safe by never leaving children or pets alone in vehicles, even for a short time, and if you see someone in distress, contact emergency personnel immediately.

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Haverstraw Police Department Responds to Incident Involving Oil Delivery Truck in Pomona

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On October 31, 2024, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Haverstraw Police Department Dispatch received a report of a male individual pinned beneath an oil delivery truck in the area of 88 Buckingham Court, Pomona. The male, identified as the operator of the truck, was found conscious but had sustained multiple injuries.
Upon arrival, Haverstraw Police Department officers located the driver pinned under the vehicle. Units from the Fire Department and EMS promptly arrived on the scene and were able to extricate the driver. He was subsequently transported by Haverstraw Ambulance to Westchester Medical Center for further treatment.
Initial investigation revealed that the operator had just completed an oil delivery. While securing the oil hose at the rear of the truck, which was parked on a hill, the vehicle began to roll backward. Tragically, the truck rolled over the driver and down an embankment. The circumstances leading to the truck’s movement remain under investigation, and the Department of Transportation will conduct an inspection of the vehicle to determine the cause.

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NYS Police Are Investigating A Fatal Crash Involving A Pedestrian On I 87 In West Nyack State Police Are Asking For Your Help

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On October 29, 2024, at approximately 9:55 p.m. the New York State Police Thruway responded to a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Interstate 87 southbound between exits 12 and 13 in West Nyack.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Saul Clark, age 55 from Paterson, New Jersey was involved in a minor collision with another vehicle. He stepped out of the vehicle to look at the damage and was struck by a 2018 Ford SUV operated by Jasmin McCoy, age 30 of Nyack. Mr. Clark was declared deceased at the scene. This investigation is ongoing.
State Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed this incident to contact the New York State Police Middletown at 845-344-5300 and reference RMS number NY2400835824

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