Lake Wallkill Auto Accident Results in Charges for Sussex Driver
A recent car accident near Sleepy Hollow Road in Vernon Township killed Ryan Olsen, a resident of Vernon, according to this article.
Vernon Township police said Olsen, 22, who died at the accident scene was one of three people in the car that was driven by Joseph Cavanaugh of Sussex. 24-year old Cavanaugh was also injured and taken to St. Claire’s Hospital in Sussex following the accident. He was later charged with multiple driving offenses including DWI and reckless driving. Glenwood resident Jason Concoy, 24, who was in the front seat of the vehicle, was transported to a Morristown hospital where he was treated and released.
The article states that this accident is still under investigation and we hope details will soon be made available about what exactly happened that early morning to cause the car crash and the tragic loss of life. In New Jersey, a person is guilty of drunk driving if he/she operates a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or greater. Though Cavanaugh has been charged with DWI, there is no information in the article about his BAC.
At Lependorf & Silverstein our experienced team of criminal defense attorneys in New Jersey know these accident situations often lend themselves to DUI and field sobriety tests being administered incorrectly. If this should be the case and if official procedures and requirements have not been followed then we will help to get the charges lowered or dismissed altogether for our clients. Please give our offices a call for a free consultation to discuss your case.
