Crime & Safety

Driver Dies After New City Car Crash

The 2-car collision closed Route 304 for several hours Monday.

NEW CITY, NY — A Stony Point woman died Monday night hours after a 2-car crash in New City. Clarkstown police said the investigation is still ongoing.

Police were called to the intersection of Route 304 and Cosmos Lane at about 2:36 p.m. Louise Ruffino, 86,suffered severe injuries and was transported to Westchester Medical Center for treatment.

Route 304 was closed in both directions from Squadron Boulevard to Cosmos Lane for several hours.

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No summons has been issued or arrest made in this investigation, police said.

PHOTOS/ Clarkstown Police Department

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