Two people were hospitalized as the result of an accident when a passenger caused a vehicle to stall on the Thruway in Tuxedo park.
State police say the incident occurred when a Chevy SUV driven by 35-year-old Jacob Rottenberg of Highland Mills was traveling northbound in the center lane. It was reported that a passenger in the vehicle, 76-year-old Aron Malik of Brooklyn, accidentally pressed the start/off button while attempting to adjust the temperature inside the vehicle.
The vehicle stalled and nearly came to a complete stop in the center lane. Meanwhile, 27-year-old Dean Knapp of Brooklyn, was unable to avoid colliding with the Chevy.
Knapp was transported to Garnet Medical Center for evaluation, while Malik was taken to Westchester Medical Center with injuries not considered life-threatening.
No tickets were issued in connection with the incident.
PleasantAd7961 on April 12nd, 2024 at 06:16 UTC »
How does that happen even my 10 yo Toyota start engine wont work unless the clutch is in and my old Tesla dodntove unless break was on for the first go
bleahdeebleah on April 11st, 2024 at 19:18 UTC »
My car won't turn off if you're in gear
2FightTheFloursThatB on April 11st, 2024 at 18:57 UTC »
Step-dud's Kia has a start button, and when I first drove it I thought "That's a terrible idea."
Accidents like this don't appear to happen very often, but I remain in the Key Camp.