Hudson Valley Car Sales Manager Fatally Hit By Car At Dealership
A Hudson Valley man is dead after being hit by a vehicle at a Hudson Valley auto dealership.
On Monday, a source told Hudson Valley Post he heard about a fatal accident at Hudson Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Newburgh where the sales manager was hit by a car.
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On Wednesday, the Town of Newburgh Police Department confirmed the accident.
Police report a 41-year-old man was struck by a 68-year-old man who was driving into a parking space at the Hudson Valley Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram on Route 17K.
The 68-year-old male was entering a parking space when the vehicle suddenly accelerated, striking a 41-year-old male who was standing directly in front of the vehicle, police say.
The impact trapped the 41-year-old male victim under the vehicle.
The vehicle continued north across St Rt 17K where it came to rest on the north side of the roadway.
The 41-year-old was taken to St Luke's Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
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Police haven't released the driver or victim's name. It's unclear if the driver was a customer or an employee.
Facebook posts identified the victim as Justin Grater.
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Cause Of Accident Remains Under Investigation
As of this writing it's unclear if charges will be filed. Hudson Valley Post reached out the Town of Newburgh Police Department for comment.
Police tell us the investigation is ongoing. It's being investigated by the Town of Newburgh Police, Orange County District Attorney's Office and New York State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit.
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