Weekly Safety Report: Wrong-Way Crash, Bridge Jump, and Police Activities in Owego, New York

This week in Owego, New York, there were three notable incidents. First, a wrong-way crash occurred on State Highway 17, resulting in two individuals being hospitalized. Second, a male jumped off the Court Street Bridge, and his body was later recovered. Lastly, the Owego Police Department reported various activities, including calls for service, traffic tickets issued, and arrests made.

Wrong-Way Crash Sends 2 to Hospital

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A woman from Owego was charged with DWI after driving west in the eastbound lane on State Highway 17. She collided head-on with another driver from Binghamton. Both individuals had to be extricated from their vehicles and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.

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• Wrong-Way Crash Sends 2 to Hospital

Body of male that jumped from the Court Street Bridge recovered after extensive search

owegopennysaver.com12-21-2023

A male jumped off the Court Street Bridge, prompting a search operation. His body was found on the north side of the river, approximately eight miles away from the bridge. The incident began when the Village of Owego Police Department received a call about a man standing on the bridge railing.

Related reports:

• Body of male that jumped from the Court Street Bridge recovered after extensive search

Owego Police Department Report

owegopennysaver.com12-20-2023

During the week of December 4 to December 10, the Owego Police Department responded to 80 calls for service, issued 13 traffic tickets, and handled three motor vehicle accidents. They also made an arrest involving charges of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the Second Degree following an investigation of a disturbance on Lake Street.

Related reports:

• Owego Police Department Report

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