Goshen woman caused fatal July 1 head-on crash, according to DA, Niskayuna police | The Daily Gazette
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NISKAYUNA – An allegedly intoxicated Goshen woman caused a fatal, head-on crash that occurred July 1, authorities said Thursday.
Dennis Farrell, 77, of Colonie, died in the crash that occurred at Route 7 and Lisha Kill Road, while his wife was injured, according to a statement by Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney and Niskayuna acting Police Chief Michael Stevens.
Gina Hassan was charged Wednesday by Niskayuna police with manslaughter in the second degree, assault in the second degree, driving while intoxicated and other traffic infractions.
Hassan was headed east on Route 7 at about 3:15 p.m. that day, investigators said.
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Documents of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene dated March 2019 and October 2019 showed that Aysha was in good health prior to its death. Also included in documents released by the Transport Workers Union are statements from veterinarians Dennis Farrell and Camilo Sierra who respectively examined the horse prior to and following its death.
Farrell and Sierra appeared to confirm that laboratory results led them to believe that PSSM was the cause of the horse s uncontrolled movements. We want to share these medical records because the carriage folks have always been transparent and open about our horses’ lives and our work together, Christina Hansen, a spokesperson for the carriage horse drivers, said in a news release.
Documents of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene dated March 2019 and October 2019 showed that Aysha was in good health prior to its death. Also included in documents released by the Transport Workers Union are statements from veterinarians Dennis Farrell and Camilo Sierra who respectively examined the horse prior to and following its death.
Farrell and Sierra appeared to confirm that laboratory results led them to believe that PSSM was the cause of the horse s uncontrolled movements. We want to share these medical records because the carriage folks have always been transparent and open about our horses’ lives and our work together, Christina Hansen, a spokesperson for the carriage horse drivers, said in a news release.
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