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 12:46 p.m. on Route 9W near Church Road, where the elderly driver crossed into the southbound lane and sideswiped another vehicle, causing no injuries.
Minutes later, at 12:48 p.m., a second crash happened on Route 9W near Wemple Road, which proved fatal.
No official statement from the police has been released regarding the cause of the crashes.
Author's summary: An 83-year-old driver caused two crashes in Bethlehem, resulting in one fatality.