Erek Cruz, 29, dead following head-on collision on Jeffersonville North Branch Road in Jeffersonville, New York
Fatal head-on crash in Sullivan County
The accident occurred around 2:15 p.m. in the area of Jeffersonville North Branch Road.
The State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating and a medical examiner has been called to the scene.
Driver in fatal Jeffersonville crash charged with manslaughter
Following investigation, troopers arrested Slemmer who was arraigned and remanded to the Sullivan County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash bail, $75,000 bond or $100,000 partially secured bond.
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