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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on NYS Thruway (Sloatsburg)

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SLOATSBURG, NY – On June 6, 2020 at approximately 11 pm on the New York State Thruway by Sloatsburg (NY) a Pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle.

WARNING: This video contains graphic content that may be unsettling to some viewers.

VIA NYS TROOPERS

Investigation at the scene revealed that Robert H. Harrington, 45, of Waltham, MA, was operating his 2019 Jeep southbound in the area of mile marker 33.1, when he struck the guardrail. Harrington *became ejected into the roadway* and was subsequently struck by a 2019 Freightliner tractor trailer operated by Robin Carroll, 63, of Albany, NY.

Harrington was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Rockland County Medical Examiner. Carroll was not injured. Traffic was diverted around the scene using the ramps through the Ramapo Service Area while the accident was reconstructed by the New York State Police Troop F Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU). The Troop F Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit (CVEU) also responded to the scene to assist SP Tarrytown Troopers with the investigation.

Spring Hill EMS and medic 23 were on scene. Video contributed.

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Stony Point Ambulance Corps Joined North Rockland for Their No Empty Chair Campaign

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Stony Point Ambulance Corps joined fellow NR first responders today for mock dui/distracted driving drills for the North Rockland High School Students to kick off their No Empty Chair Campaign as they approach prom and graduation time. This is a time to celebrate accomplishments for all students and we encourage everyone to make good decisions to remain safe.
This incredible demonstration would not be possible without the collaboration of several entities. Thank you to the North Rockland Central School District Haverstraw Police Department Rockland County Sheriff’s Office – 911/Communications Haverstraw Ambulance Corps, Inc. Stony Point Police Department Wayne Hose Company #1 Stony Point Fire Dept Hillcrest Fire Company No. 1 NRCSD BOE and Administration, NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office and Medical Examiners Office

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Stony Point Police Department is Participating in The No Empty Chair Campaign April 21 – 25th

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Stony Point Police are participating in the state-wide initiative, “No Empty Chair” this week of April 21-25. Please, talk with your teen drivers about safe driving and how to avoid the following: speeding, texting or distracted driving and the dangers of driving under the influence of anything. Seatbelts save lives, wear them. When a school bus has it’s lights flashing red, stop. We want all of our community safe and our teens to be in their seats at graduation this spring.

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