Minisink Valley HS student dies in car crash; driver faces DWI charges

Jack P. Braun, 17, was transported to Garnet Health Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.

News 12 Staff

Sep 23, 2024, 11:25 AM

Updated 2 hr ago

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A 17-year-old Minisink Valley High School student was killed and three others injured in a single-car crash on State Route 17 early Sunday.
State police responded to the crash at 1:28 a.m. and found a 2014 Honda CRV had exited the shoulder, traveled down a ravine and overturned.
Jack P. Braun, 17, was transported to Garnet Health Medical Center, where he died from his injuries. Two other passengers were flown to Westchester Medical Center in critical condition.
The 17-year-old driver, whose name was not released, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was charged with vehicular manslaughter, vehicular assault and driving while intoxicated.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the New York State Police at Middletown at 845-344-5300.
The Minisink Valley School District announced the student's death and said counselors will be available at the high school to provide support for students and staff.
"All necessary resources will be provided for as long as necessary," the district said in a statement.
Homecoming activities scheduled for this week have been postponed, but Friday's football game remains scheduled.
Additional resources are available for families, students, and staff through the 311 hotline and the Text-4-Teens hotline.