Vehicular Manslaughter charge after fatal MVA in Le Ray

(Le Ray, NY – January 15, 2010) On Jan. 14, 2010 at around 9 p.m., State Police responded to a two-car collision at the intersection of Route 11 and 26 in the town of LeRay.

The investigation revealed that Bobbie J. Monaghan, 39, of Watertown was traveling west on Route 26, operating a 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. Monaghan failed to stop at the red traffic light and proceeded into the intersection striking a northbound 2000 Ford Taurus, operated by Kelly A Peck, 43, of Gouverneur. Monghan struck the passenger side of the Peck vehicle causing fatal injuries to front seat passenger Kathleen H. Deyo, 44, of Gouverneur.

Also in the Peck vehicle were rear seat passengers James Kriegel and Dawna Kriegel, both of Gouverneur. Monaghan was charged with first-degree vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and failure to stop at a stop light.

Monaghan was arraigned in the town of Leray Court and committed to Jefferson County Public Safety Building with bail set at $50,000, pending court action.

Kelly Peck and James Kriegel were treated and released from SMC Hospital in Watertown.

Dawna Kriegel was transported to University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

State Police were assisted by the Evans Mills Fire Department, Jefferson County District Attorney Office and the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Vehicular Manslaughter charge after fatal MVA in Le Ray

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