The Citizen
WALLKILL, N.Y. — A New York man is accused of obstructing an ambulance during an alleged road rage incident.
The New York State Police said troopers responded at 11:36 a.m. Wednesday to a reported road rage incident on Route 78 in the town of Wallkill, Orange County.
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A paramedic was driving a town of Wawayanda ambulance on the roadway while responding to an emergency call. The ambulance, which had its emergency lights on, passed a 2001 Chrysler driven by Terrill Osborne, 47, of Middletown.
According to troopers, Osborne followed the ambulance at a high rate of speed. He also pulled alongside the ambulance, illegally passed and then pulled in front of it to try and stop the vehicle.
The state police said Osborne’s actions prevented the paramedic from responding to the call.
Osborne was arrested and charged with obstructing emergency medical services, a class A misdemeanor, and reckless driving, which is also a misdemeanor. State police said he also committed multiple traffic law violations.
Osborne was released on an appearance ticket. He is due back in Wawayanda Court on Oct. 9.
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