Orange County Woman Killed in Car Accident
A 48-year-old Orange County woman was killed following a two-car fatal accident on Route 17.
State Police in Wurtsboro were sent to investigate an accident on State Route 17 eastbound near exit 107 in the Town of Thompson.
Police say a 2012 Fiat driven by 48-year-old Lori A. Bard, of Goshen was struck from behind by a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta that was operated by Howard Kehlenbeck, 31, of Woodridge.
Both cars sustained heavy damage. Baird was pronounced dead on the scene by the Sullivan County Coroner’s Office.
Police don’t believe alcohol or drugs were a factor. The cause of the fatal crash is still under investigation.
Anyone who may have witnessed the event is asked to call the State Police at 888-5379.