Newburgh, NY (April 25, 2025) – One person was killed and another injured following a police pursuit that ended in a crash early Friday morning, according to New York State Police.
At approximately 3:43 a.m., troopers attempted to stop a 2015 GMC Sierra pickup truck on Route 9W in the town of Newburgh for vehicle and traffic violations. The driver failed to comply, leading troopers on a pursuit that traveled onto State Route 32 and then onto I-84 westbound. The pursuit was eventually terminated due to the suspect vehicle’s dangerously high speeds.
Shortly thereafter, troopers discovered that the vehicle had crashed off the shoulder of I-84 after colliding with a tractor (without a trailer). The passenger, Phelipe Figueroa, 25, of Otisville, was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital in Newburgh, where he was pronounced dead. The driver, Liam F. McNichol, 25, of Port Jervis, suffered minor injuries and was also taken to St. Luke’s Hospital. Charges against McNichol are pending.
The New York State Attorney General’s Office was notified and is involved in the investigation.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family and our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy.
