William Conway, 40, of Ellenburg Depot, died in the November 9 crash, WPTZ reported. Rescuers freed him from his car and tried to revive him, the station reported. His 9-month-old child was taken to CVPH for evaluation of injuries described as not life-threatening. The other vehicle’s driver and passenger also received treatment at CVPH for injuries that were not life-threatening, according to WPTZ.
WPTZ reported that Conway was driving a red 2012 Nissan Altima north on Military Turnpike with the infant aboard when he moved into the southbound lane to pass another vehicle. His car then collided with a southbound vehicle.
New York State Police said troopers responded at about 3:15 p.m. to a two-vehicle crash on Military Turnpike in Altona and identified it as a fatal two-car collision. Details about Conway’s vehicle, the passing maneuver and the occupants’ outcomes come from WPTZ’s report; the agency’s State Police notice gives the response information.
Statewide fatality trend
Traffic fatalities across New York fell from 766 in January–October 2024 to 681 during the same period the following year, according to the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee.
