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Spring Valley man due back in court today for fatal Woodbury crash

Prosecutors say 24-year-old Chaim Gordon was speeding on Aug. 15, 2022 when he lost control of his SUV on Route 6 and killed another driver, 62-year-old Iksong Jin.

Danielle Hamilton

Oct 25, 2023, 7:07 AM

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A Spring Valley man is due back in court today in connection to a fatal crash in Woodbury.

Prosecutors say 24-year-old Chaim Gordon was speeding on Aug. 15, 2022 and traveling with a caravan of cars carrying New Square Grand Rabbi David Twersky when he lost control of his SUV on Route 6 and killed another driver, 62-year-old Iksong Jin, from Monticello, in a head-on crash.

Prosecutors: Reckless driving ticket refiled against driver facing $1K fine in fatal Woodbury crash

State police say Gordon was issued five tickets in August for reckless driving.

Gordon is expected to take a plea deal in Woodbury Town Court carrying a $1,000 fine and up to 10 points on his license for the death that his attorney described as a tragic accident.

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