NEWBURGH – A 57-year-old Newburgh man was struck and killed by a motorist early Monday.

Newburgh City officials identified the victim as 57-year-old Juan Vazquez, who was struck at about 3:12 a.m. in the area of 364 South Street.

He w as transported by Empress EMS to Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

City detectives have interviewed the driver. The investigtion is continuing.

Authorities said no charges have been filed at this time.



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