Traffic Jam on I84 west

Driving on 84 west between Middletown and mountain Rd. Car driving against traffic with 2 police cars chasing behind. They shut down 84 east. Looking for update on what happened. Almost got hit by this car. > reply

Info Posted 6 years ago by Anonymous 1951 views


USer Comment Anonymous: Us too. It was a white car traveling east in westbound 84 lanes and police closed off 84 east to traffic. Hope no one was hurt. 6 years ago > REPLY


USer Comment Pittpenn70: I passed the car too it swiped right by me with police in pursuit. White sedan . I had to change lanes or get in a head-on 6 years ago > REPLY


USer Comment 520 horse power: I was in a tractor trailer and saw you change lanes, great job avoiding the white car. 6 years ago > REPLY


USer Comment Anonymous1: Does anyone know any information about this and why the chase was happening? I find it odd that there's no news report or anything. They drove past us going the wrong way too. 6 years ago > REPLY


USer Comment Jimmyt: Passed the same car..Must have seen 20 police cars responding. Don't see any news on the internet about this incident aside from these posts 6 years ago > REPLY


USer Comment anonymous: police report from Middletown On Monday, September 4, 2017, at approximately 6:20 pm, Troopers observed a white Pontiac Grand Am wanted for a burglary in New Jersey, traveling westbound on State Route 17 in the town of Wallkill. Troopers initiated a traffic stop, the vehicle failed to comply and a pursuit was initiated. The vehicle continued west on 17, exited at 121 W onto Interstate 84 traveling westbound.   While on Interstate 84, the driver, Michael A. Masonius, 25, of Warrensburg, NY, crossed the median on several occasions traveling in the opposite direction of travel, putting multiple operators in danger. During the pursuit, the driver also attempted to pass an ambulance, hitting the rear of the vehicle, and also side swiping the passenger side of the ambulance. The pursuit ended when State Police were able to maneuver the driver and vehicle into the center median of the interstate. Masonius exited the vehicle and a brief foot pursuit ensued. He was taken into custody a short time later by State Police.     Masonius is charged with Reckless Endangerment 1st degree (felony), Assault 2nd degree (felony), Menacing a Police Officer (felony), Criminal Mischief 2nd degree(felony) Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle 3rd (misdemeanor), Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th degree (misdemeanor), Reckless Driving (misdemeanor), Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd degree (misdemeanor), Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree(misdemeanor), and Reckless Endangerment (misdemeanor). He was remanded to Orange County Jail in lieu of $50,000 cash of $150,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear on September 6, 2017 at 5:30 pm. 6 years ago > REPLY

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