A police pursuit in Woodbury took a tragic turn, resulting in a crash that claimed two lives and left a child hospitalized. Pursuit in Woodbury initiated by authorities attempting to pull over a vehicle at 10 p.m. on Friday night, escalated into a high-speed chase reaching 100 mph before police decided to terminate it.
Crash following pursuit in Woodbury kills 2, child hospitalized
Fatal Consequences of a Speedy Escape
As the pursuit in Woodbury ended the fleeing driver collided with two other vehicles on westbound Route 6, leading to the deaths of two individuals and the hospitalization of a child. Despite the police terminating the chase the aftermath of the crash left a community in shock and mourning.
Two suspects having fled the scene on foot prompted an intensive overnight search in the woods of Harriman State Park. K-9 units, drones, a helicopter, and the Orange County SWAT team were deployed to locate the individuals responsible for the tragic events that unfolded during the pursuit.
With the immediate focus on the safety of the public state police assured Saturday night that there was no ongoing threat. The collaborative effort involved not only state police but also the Orange County District Attorney’s Office and New York State Park Police, underlining the gravity of the situation and the need for a comprehensive investigation.
Amidst the unfolding tragedy authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance. Witnesses or anyone with information related to the accident are urged to contact SP Middletown at 845-344-5300 emphasizing the collective responsibility in aiding the investigation.
The pursuit inWoodbury is forced to deal with the fallout from a chase gone wrong while the investigation progresses. The tragedy calls attention to the need for balance in law enforcement operations by serving as a sobering reminder of the unforeseeable outcomes that might result from high-speed chases.
