GOSHEN, NEW YORK — A tractor-trailer crashed into a building in the Village of Goshen around noon Wednesday after the driver suffered a medical event behind the wheel, according to police.
The crash happened at about 12 p.m. on April 22 at 31 Hatfield Lane, where the cab of the 18-wheeler slammed into the rear of Building 7 at the Crystal Run property.
Truck Hit Hydrant, Utility Box, Then Building
Village of Goshen Police said the driver suffered a medical event before the truck left its path, struck a fire hydrant and a utility box, and then crashed through the rear wall of the building.
The driver was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
The tractor-trailer also narrowly missed striking a woman head-on before crashing into the building.
Serious Structural Damage Reported
After the truck entered the building, serious structural damage was reported inside the affected unit. A ceiling collapse was also reported within that unit following the impact.
A large emergency response was sent to the scene, including Orange County Coordinators and County officials, Goshen Fire Department, Chester Fire Department, Silver Lake Fire Department, Orange County Technical Rescue, Goshen EMS, New York State Police, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Town and Village fire departments, and the Town Department of Public Works.
No other injuries were listed in the information provided.
Officials have not released additional details on the driver’s condition.
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