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59-year-old Frank Chappell killed in New Scotland crash
Authorities in Albany County, New York, are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Monday morning in the Town of New Scotland.
According to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at approximately 6:26 a.m. to the intersection of Clarksville South Road and Dunbar Hollow Road following reports of a vehicle that had left the roadway.
Upon arrival, responders located a yellow 2015 Kia Soul that had come to rest against trees in a wooded area.
Preliminary findings indicate that the vehicle, traveling northbound on Clarksville South Road, departed the roadway for reasons still under investigation.
The car struck multiple trees before coming to a stop off the road.
The driver, identified as 59-year-old Frank Chappell of Greenville, and a 21-year-old female passenger were both transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment.
Chappell later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.
Investigators noted that early evidence, including preliminary interviews, suggests the possibility that Chappell experienced a medical event prior to the crash, which may have contributed to the vehicle leaving the roadway.
The investigation remains ongoing, with additional findings pending the results of an autopsy scheduled for later Tuesday.
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No Survivors After Small Plane Crashes in Flames at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Missouri
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. โ Authorities are responding to a small aircraft crash in Lake of the Ozarks State Park after the plane went down near Public Beach Drive on Tuesday, November 3. Officials say no survivors are expected.
Osage Beach Mayor Richard Ross said he received information from city staff indicating that at least two people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed.
According to Ross, the plane had taken off from Lee C. Fine Airport, located within Lake of the Ozarks State Park. The aircraft reportedly crashed a short time after departure and was found engulfed in flames.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that troopers were responding to the incident. At approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday, Troop F reported that the aircraft was fully engulfed in flames near Public Beach Drive in Camden County.
Public Beach Drive is located southwest of Lee C. Fine Airport, the reported departure point of the aircraft.
Airport personnel were unable to provide additional information about the crash.
The number and identities of those aboard have not been officially confirmed in the information currently available. Authorities have also not released details about the aircraft, the circumstances leading up to the crash, or the cause of the incident.
Emergency crews are responding as the investigation continues. Additional information, including official confirmation of fatalities and victim identities, is expected to be released by authorities.