Woman Killed, Baby Hurt In Wrong-Way Crash In Hudson Valley

A woman was killed and many others hurt, including a 10-month-old, in a wrong-way crash on Route 9W.

The Town of Newburgh Police Department confirmed an investigation into a fatal accident.

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On Monday, the Town of Newburgh Police Department announced a 2023 Kia Forte traveling south on Route 9W, near Conway Road, collided with a northbound Honda CRV in the northbound lane.

"It's believed the Kia was traveling southbound in the northbound lane of travel," the Town of Newburgh Police Department stated in a press release.

A 44-year-old woman was driving the Kia. The Honda was driven by a 50-year-old man with three passengers, including a 10-month-old child and a 60-year-old woman. The woman was sitting in the front seat.

60-year-old Woman Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In Town Of Newburgh

The 60-year-old woman was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.

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The other passengers in the Honda and the Kia driver were taken to St. Luke's Hospital with what's described as minor injuries, according to the Town of Newburgh Police Department.

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Police have yet to release any names.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.