NEWBURGH, NJ – The identity of a man who was killed in a car accident after burglarizing a local business in Newburgh has been released.
According to Mid Hudson News, 23-year-old Eric Ocasio-Grannell was with two other men when they burglarized a business on Route 9W in the Town of Newburgh early on Tuesday morning. The men fled the scene in a Ford Econoline van, leading to a police chase into the City of Newburgh. The chase ended when the suspects crashed at the corner of Robinson Avenue and South Williams Street.
Grannell died as a result of injuries he sustained in the crash. The driver, 27-year-old Luis Colon was also injured. He is facing charges for fleeing a police officer and manslaughter.
The third man also suffered injuries in the crash.
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Note: This blog reports on the types of cases our firm has extensive experience handling. It is painful to learn of the prevalence of these serious accidents, and it is our sincere hope that future catastrophes can be avoided. Our blog posts are written from scouring recent news stories. As more information is revealed, these stories may be updated. If the information in this blog article is outdated or false, please let us know so we can add updates or corrections.
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Written by: Brach Eichler Injury Lawyers Last Updated : November 28, 2021