New York City Man Arraigned on Charges Related to Serious Cortlandt Crash
06 February 2012
On Friday, February 3rd, 2012, James E. Anderson, age 43, of New York City (formerly of Yorktown Heights), was arraigned in Cortlandt Town Court in connection with a serious motor vehicle accident which occurred in the early morning hours of September 11th, 2011, in the Town of Cortlandt.
The crash occurred at 1:09 a.m. on the Bear Mountain Parkway near Route 6 in Cortlandt Manor. The investigation revealed that Anderson was operating his 2006 Honda Pilot eastbound on the Parkway when he crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a 2008 Audi, being operated westbound by a 17 year-old Carmel resident. Both Anderson and the other driver suffered very serious injuries in the crash and were both hospitalized in critical condition for a lengthy period of time. Additionally, a 16 year-old Shrub Oak resident was seriously injured and also hospitalized. She was a passenger in the westbound Audi.
Lab results from blood obtained at the time of the crash showed Anderson to have a BAC of 0.16%, twice the legal limit. Anderson was also driving while having a suspended drivers license.
Anderson has been charged with two counts of Vehicular Assault 1st, felonies, Driving While Intoxicated and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, both misdemeanors, and Crossing Hazardous Markings, a traffic infraction.
He was released in his own recognizance and is due to appear in Cortlandt Court at a future schedule court appearance.
The investigation and arrest were handled by Investigator Sean J. Morgan of the New York State Police -Bureau of Criminal Investigations.
