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Fatal Accident at Intersection of West Nyack Rd. & Rt. 304 in Nanuet, 10-Year-Old Boy Identified as Victim

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NANUET, NY – On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at approximately 6:15pm, officers from the Clarkstown Police Department responded to the intersection of Rt. 304 and West Nyack Rd., in Nanuet for reports of a two vehicle accident with serious injuries.

Arriving officers discovered two vehicles heavily damaged, a Toyota Sienna and a Ford F-150 both with airbag deployment. Each of the involved vehicles were occupied by a driver and one passenger. A juvenile occupant of the Sienna, a 10-year-old boy, had severe injuries and was not breathing, officers promptly began CPR on scene. Arriving soon after were ambulances from Nanuet Comm. Ambulance Corp., Pearl River EMS, New City EMS, Nyack EMS, and Rockland Paramedics to treat all four of the injured parties. All of the injured occupants were transported via ambulance to area hospitals.

The passenger of the Toyota Sienna, a 10-year-old boy, has succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Police are withholding the identity of the deceased at this time until notifications are made to his family. At the time of this article being published, there is no further information on the conditions of the other injured parties.

The Clarkstown Police Accident Investigation Team is conducting the investigation, the cause of the accident has yet to be definitively determined. They are asking anyone who may have witnessed this accident to please contact us at (845)639-5800.

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Lt. John Bellew Memorial 5K Run Come Remember A Friend, Honor A Hero & Continue A Legacy April 27th

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Saturday, April 27, 2024 11:00 am Pearl River Volunteer Fire House Central Ave. Pearl River, NY

John G. Bellew‚ 37‚ firefighter‚ New York City Fire Department‚ died January 23‚ 2005‚ when he succumbed to injuries after being forced to jump out of a fourth story building while battling a fire. John was a 10 year veteran who was assigned to Engine 46‚ Ladder 27. 

Submitted by his wife – He loved to ski‚ run and play with his children. He left behind 4 young children‚ Brielle (6)‚ Jack (3)‚ Katreana (2) and Kieran (5 months)‚ and a wife of 10 years. He is best known for his ability to talk with everyone about anything and his great smile. He will forever be missed by his family and remembered as a hero as both a firefighter and father. 

Katreana Bellew wrote a screenplay about Black Sunday and her father’s death, and the subsequent years that followed. The film is a representation of the bravery of our nation’s first responders, the brotherhood of the FDNY, as well as a tale of grief and how people must move on with their lives, even when the worst thing imaginable happened.

                        To register go to: www.johnbellew.com

Register Early – Only pre-registered runners are guaranteed a tee shirt! Day Includes: Run • Awards • BBQ • Face Painting • DJ, Picture ID will be required in order to be served beer.

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Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Chief of Detectives Peter Walker Retires after 30 Years of Law Enforcement Service

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ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Chief of Detectives Peter Walker retires after 30 years of law enforcement service. Chief Walker started his career with the NYPD in 1994, patrolling the streets of the Bronx while assigned to the 48th Precinct.

In December of 1999, Chief Walker was hired as a patrol officer with the Clarkstown Police Department. He was selected to become the department’s Public Information Officer, building an incredibly strong bond between the community and the police department.

In May of 2018 he was promoted to Detective. During his tenure with the Clarkstown Police Department he was assigned to numerous details, including a member of the Critical Incident Response Team as a police sniper, field training officer, department’s budget assessment team, and Supervisor of the department’s Records Department. He also served in many roles in the Clarkstown PBA.

He retired from the Clarkstown Police Department in January of 2020 when he was appointed as the Chief Criminal Investigator of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. He oversees approximately 30 investigators and support staff and acts as the liaison to all outside police agencies to ensure the District Attorney’s Office is working effectively and efficiently with its partners.

Chief Walker served honorably in the United States Navy for 26 years retiring as a Chief Petty Officer.

Photo by Rockland County District Attorney’s Office

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