On August 14 at approximately 7 a.m., Town of Newburgh Police responded to the area of Route 17K and Dealer Drive for the report of a motor vehicle accident. On scene, officers came upon a 2018 Chevy Equinox with heavy front-end damage, which was operated by Chauncey Smith, 22, from Pine Bush. Also, on scene was a 2017 Kia Sorrento with heavy front-end damage, driven by Brent Clark, 39, from Fair Haven, VT.

While the accident is still being investigated, preliminary investigation shows the 2018 Chevrolet traveling westbound on Rt 17K and the 2017 Kia traveling eastbound Route 17K. According to witnesses, the 2018 Chevrolet crossed the center line into the path of the 2017 Kia, creating a head on collision.

Both drivers and one passenger from the Kia were transported to Montifiore St. Lukes Cornwall Hospital. Two other Kia passengers, ages 1 and 15, were transported to Westchester Hospital. Injury updates are not available at this time. The investigation is continuing to determine other factors related to the accident.