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Fatal Accident at Intersection of West Nyack Rd. & Rt. 304 in Nanuet, 10-Year-Old Boy Identified as Victim

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NANUET, NY – On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at approximately 6:15pm, officers from the Clarkstown Police Department responded to the intersection of Rt. 304 and West Nyack Rd., in Nanuet for reports of a two vehicle accident with serious injuries.

Arriving officers discovered two vehicles heavily damaged, a Toyota Sienna and a Ford F-150 both with airbag deployment. Each of the involved vehicles were occupied by a driver and one passenger. A juvenile occupant of the Sienna, a 10-year-old boy, had severe injuries and was not breathing, officers promptly began CPR on scene. Arriving soon after were ambulances from Nanuet Comm. Ambulance Corp., Pearl River EMS, New City EMS, Nyack EMS, and Rockland Paramedics to treat all four of the injured parties. All of the injured occupants were transported via ambulance to area hospitals.

The passenger of the Toyota Sienna, a 10-year-old boy, has succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Police are withholding the identity of the deceased at this time until notifications are made to his family. At the time of this article being published, there is no further information on the conditions of the other injured parties.

The Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Team is conducting the investigation, the cause of the accident has yet to be definitively determined. They are asking anyone who may have witnessed this accident to please contact us at (845)639-5800.

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Tragedy in Orange County: A 50-year-old dad and his two young sons die in house fire

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ORANGE COUNTY, NY – Tragedy in Orange County: A 50-year-old dad and his two young sons died in a house fire on Saturday night on Pulaski Highway in Goshen, located in Orange County, NY.

Both sons were nonverbal and had autism, according to News 12.

State police said emergency crews arrived at the fire just after 8 p.m. and found the home completely engulfed in flames. One neighbor said he saw about 30 trucks that were filled with responders.

Our deepest condolences to family and friends of the deceased and please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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Haverstraw Police Detective Michael Cruger Retires After 30 Years of Law Enforcement Service

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May 31, 2025

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HAVERSTRAW, NY — The Haverstraw Police Department proudly honored Detective Michael Cruger, who is retiring after a distinguished 20-year career with the department and an impressive 30 years of total service in law enforcement.

Detective Cruger has earned admiration and respect for his exceptional investigative work, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to the safety of the Haverstraw community. He is known for his mentorship and leadership, Cruger played a pivotal role in training and guiding new investigators throughout his career.

Before joining the department, Cruger served for a decade as a Correctional Officer at Sing Sing Correctional Facility, where he was also a member of the elite Correctional Emergency Response Team (CERT). In 2005, he transitioned to the Haverstraw Police Department, where he began as a patrol officer and later served as a Field Training Officer—demonstrating excellence and a commitment to fostering the next generation of officers.

In 2013, he was promoted to Detective, leading numerous high-profile investigations and becoming a trusted figure in the community. His reputation for being meticulous, ethical, and compassionate earned him the respect of both colleagues and residents alike.

As Detective Cruger embarks on a well-earned retirement, the Town of Haverstraw and the entire Rockland County community extend their deepest gratitude for his service and wish him continued success in the next chapter of his life.

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