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Poughkeepsie Man Hit by a Train and Killed.

March 29, 2015 By

On Wednesday morning, March 26, a Poughkeepsie man was hit by a train and killed.

According to Mechanicville police, the accident happened shortly before 5 a.m. when James G. Pelton was hit by a Norfolk Southern train headed west at the city line. Having hit Pelton at the end of Sheehan Street near Railroad Street, the train was stopped immediately and the Viall Avenue railroad crossing was closed.

Police went on to say that they are not exactly sure where Pelton was prior to the accident but that they know he was in the area working at the GlobalFoundries site, although he was not a direct employee of GlobalFoundries but working for a sub-contractor, DSi who were supporting tool installation at the Fab 8 campus.

Also at the scene assisting were the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department, State Police and railroad police from both Canadian Pacific and Boston and Maine.

At this time foul play is not suspected and the incident is being called an accident.

If you were involved in an auto accident, please call the Poughkeepsie motor vehicle accident attorneys of Denlea & Carton LLP., at (914) 331-0100 right away or contact us online today.

Filed Under: train accident

Fatal Head on Collision Kills Police Detective

February 28, 2015 By

Early on Friday morning there was a fatal head on collision involving a wrong way driver.

According to state police, the accident happened shortly before 4 in the morning in the southbound lanes of the Sprain Brook Parkway when reports of a driver travelling the wrong way were received. Efren Moreano, aged 20, of Yonkers was driving a 2013 Honda Civic northbound in the southbound lanes and he collided with 46 year old Paul E. Duncan in a 2011 Honda Pilot. Duncan was an off duty NYPD detective and he was killed in the crash. Moreano was placed in a medically induced coma at Westchester Medical Center and is currently in a stable condition.

According to police, alcohol and marijuana may have been factors in the crash, but the investigation is ongoing and they are still looking for witnesses.

If you were involved in an auto accident, please call the Poughkeepsie motor vehicle accident attorneys of Denlea & Carton LLP., at (914) 331-0100 right away or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Car Accident

Distracted Drivers

February 11, 2015 By

Distracted drivers are possible the most common menace on the road today. The fact that they don’t mean to cause accidents does not minimize the responsibility they bear when their negligence, and selfishness, costs someone their life or changes their life forever. Where drunk driving carries the stigma or extreme carelessness and disregard for the lives of others, for some, distracted driving is a twisted hallmark of uber-responsibility and dedication to non-stop productivity. It is time for drivers to focus on their sole task – driving.

Common Distractions

While device use is one of the most dangerous distractions, any distraction can be deadly, even old-school distractions that do not involve today’s technology. Distractions that commonly lead to auto and truck accidents include:

  • Texting
  • Talking on the phone, even hands-free
  • GPS use
  • Surfing the internet
  • Watching videos or movies
  • Reading
  • Personal grooming
  • Eating and drinking
  • Adjusting the stereo
  • Rubbernecking
  • Reaching for objects in the floorboard or backseat
  • Tending to children
  • Daydreaming

Proving Distracted Driving

There is no breath or blood test for distraction. Our experienced Poughkeepsie motor vehicle accident attorneys will thoroughly investigate your accident and collect evidence to prove that it was caused by a distracted driver. Depending on the circumstances this could include cell phone records, video from traffic or surveillance cameras, and witness statements.

Taking action right away is crucial to preserving as much evidence as possible. Please, do not hesitate to call and schedule your free initial consultation so we can get started.

If you believe that a distracted driver caused your accident, please call the Poughkeepsie motor vehicle accident attorneys of Denlea & Carton LLP., at (914) 331-0100 right away or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Car Accident, Distracted Driving
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