School Bus With 10 Children Aboard Crashes Head-On With SUV In Ansonia
A school bus with 10 children aboard was hit head-on after the driver of an SUV allegedly became distracted by his cell phone.
The crash occurred around 8:23 a.m. Friday on North Main Street, between the bus, which was transporting students to Besty Ross Magnet School in New Haven, and the 2002 Chevy Blazer, said Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
The 60-year-old driver, who was traveling north, crossed the double yellow line and hit the southbound bus head-on, injuring the driver of the vehicle, he said.
All 10 children, ranging in age from 10 to 14-years-old, reportedly were n…
10 Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
More than 30 motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving.
A total of 18 of those charged were from the region:
Westchester County
On Friday, Oct. 12, State Police from Somers arrested Edwin P. Loja Cabrera, 21, of Ossining, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 100 in Somers, when he was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested.
On Friday, Oct 12, State Police from Cortlandt arrest…
Eight Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
More than two dozen motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers this past week as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving.
Local motorists charged:
Westchester County
On Friday, Oct. 5, State Police from Hawthorne arrested Joanne P. Holmes, 40, of White Plains, for DWI. She was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh, when she was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that she was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested.
On Saturday, Oct. 6, State P…
