Driver-School Car Crash Kills 2, Injures 3

Two teens having a group driving lesson died Tuesday morning at County Route 1 and Union Corners Road in Warwick, in a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer.

There were four teens and an adult in the Decat Driving School car, according to the Times Herald-Record.

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus released a statement after being briefed about a traffic accident on County Route 1 in the Town of Warwick that, according to authorities, took the lives of two high school-aged youths.

“In light of today’s tragedy, our hearts and minds go out to the families of the victims of the crash. Orange County is putting forward all of our resources to the community during this time, including our Mobile Mental Health Team. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the accident victims who remain hospitalized,” Neuhaus said.

If anyone finds themselves in need, Orange County’s Mental Health Association HELPLINE (1-800-832-1200/845-346-HELP) is Toll-Free and available 24-hours a day. It provides crisis intervention, information and referrals seven days a week for all County residents. The Mobile Mental Health Team is also accessible 24 hours a day and can be reached Toll-Free at 1-888-750-2266.