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Thomas E. McGrath

Thomas E. McGrath

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Gender Male
Age 50 yrs
Nationality United States
Marital Status Unknown
Date of Death 08/20/2018
Location I-84 Newburgh NY 12550 Orange
Cause of Death

Pursuit

York State troopers attempted to stop a 2001 Toyota Tacoma on the Taconic State Parkway. During the stop, troopers learned the operator of the other, Thomas E. McGrath, was wanted on several warrants. McGrath fled and a pursuit began. At approximately 10:20 p.m. McGrath attempted to pass an uninvolved 1999 Nissan Pathfinder at which time the tow dolly made contact with the Pathfinder and caused the McGrath to lose control of the other and overturn. The other became fully engulfed in flames, killing McGrath.

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Alleged Responsible Party
New York State Police, Town of Newburgh Police Department
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National Anthem
United States