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State Police responded to a 2 vehicle head on collision on State Route 28 in the Town of Middletown. 46-year-old Richard Herrel of Delhi attempted to avoid an unknown object in the roadway and crossed into the eastbound lane of travel, his pickup truck then struck a Mercury Marquis driven by 75-year-old Harriet Rauchut of Shandaken. Both drivers were transported to Margaretville Memorial Hospital where Herrel was treated for non-life threatening injuries and Rauchut was pronounced deceased due to blunt force trauma. No autopsy is being required. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be a factor in this accident. This investigation is ongoing.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic incident in the Town of Delhi Sunday, Deputies arrested 45 year old Richard Herrel of Delhi for Criminal Contempt and Trespassing. It is alleged that Herrel violated an order of protection issued by Delaware County Family Court. He was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court & was released on his own recognizance pending a February 18th court appearance.