MID-HUDSON – Black ice resulting from overnight precipitation turning roads into ice skating rinks has resulted in a number of crashes this week throughout the region.
Mishaps occurred on Routes 84 and 684 in Southeast along with Routes 9 and 9D in the Garrison-North Highlands area.
Crashes were also reported in Kent and Patterson.
In Putnam Valley, Tinker Hill was extremely treacherous. A driver lost control on the icy pavement Wednesday morning at 5 a.m. His car overturned and the occupant became trapped inside.
Putnam Valley firefighters and members of the Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corps were summoned and after extricating the victim, he was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Authorities have reminded the public to use extra caution when traveling during late-night or early morning hours.
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