Police: Elderly driver caused two crashes in Bethlehem in minutes, killing one person

Fatal Crashes in Bethlehem

Bethlehem Police reported that an 83-year-old man from West Coxsackie caused two separate crashes within minutes of each other on Friday, resulting in one fatality.

The first crash occurred at approximately 12:46 p.m. on Route 9W near Church Road. The elderly driver was traveling north and crossed into the southbound lane, sideswiping another vehicle. Fortunately, no one was injured in this incident.

However, the second crash, which happened around 12:48 p.m. on Route 9W near Wemple Road, was fatal. The details of this crash are not specified in the report.

No additional information is provided about the fatal crash.

Author's summary: An 83-year-old driver caused two crashes in Bethlehem, resulting in one fatality.

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