ROSENDALE, NEW YORK — Three people were injured Tuesday after a dump truck loaded with soil overturned onto a car on Route 213 in Rosendale, and police later determined the truck driver had suspended driving privileges in two states and did not hold a commercial driver’s license.
The Town of Rosendale Police Department responded to the serious personal injury crash involving a 2005 Peterbilt dump truck that overturned onto another vehicle occupied by three people.
Dump Truck Rolled Down Embankment Before Overturning
According to police, James Reynolds was driving the dump truck southbound on Binnewater Road when the vehicle in front of him stopped at a stop sign.
Reynolds swerved to the right to avoid the stopped vehicle. The dump truck then traveled down a small embankment, struck a fire hydrant, and entered the eastbound lane of State Route 213.
Police said Reynolds tried to steer the loaded truck back into its proper lane, but the dump truck overturned onto the car.
Three People Injured
The front and rear passengers in the car suffered minor injuries. They were transported by Marbletown First Aid and Kingston Fire Department Medic 2 to Health Alliance Hospital in Kingston.
The driver of the car suffered more serious injuries and had to be extricated from the vehicle. A helicopter transported the driver to Westchester Medical Center, where officials said the injuries were treated as non-life-threatening.
Driver Charged, More Charges Possible
Police said further investigation showed Reynolds did not have a valid New York State driver’s license. His driving privileges were suspended in both New York and Connecticut.
Police also said Reynolds does not hold a commercial driver’s license, which is required to operate a vehicle like the Peterbilt dump truck involved in the crash.
Reynolds was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree, a misdemeanor. He was also cited for operating out of class, speed not reasonable and prudent, and following too closely.
He is scheduled to appear in Town of Rosendale Court at a later date. Police said additional charges are pending, and the investigation remains open.
Multiple Agencies Assisted at Scene
The Town of Rosendale Police Department was assisted by the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Rosendale Fire Department, Tillson Fire Department, Bloomington Fire Department, Kingston Fire Department, Cottekill Fire Department, High Falls Fire Department, Ulster County Fire Coordinator, Marbletown First Aid, Empress Ambulance, Town of Esopus Ambulance, Kerhonkson/Accord Rescue, Hatzalah Ambulance, Life Net, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Emergency Spill Response Team.
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