(MHNN file photo) LIVINGTON – Two people were killed when a 2022 Tesla Model X crashed into a house and cause it to catch fire on Route 9 in the Town of Livingston. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Thursday, June 29 and was reported by State Police on Wednesday, July 5. Troopers said two people were in the house at the time of the crash. One was able to escape the flames and was transported to Albany Medical Center for treatment. The second individual in the house, identified as Peter Lasher, 81, was found dead inside. Troopers said it appears the Tesla was traveling at a high rate of speed southbound on Route 9 and left the roadway, striking a tree and then the house before it caused the fire. The driver, who was alone in the car, was found dead. He has not yet been positively identified. Clermont, Taghkanic, Germantown, Greenport, Claverack, Ancram, and Mellenville fire departments all responded to the scene. Hank Gross Hank Gross is the founder of Mid-Hudson News and a veteran journalist with over five decades of experience covering the Hudson Valley. A graduate of SUNY Oneonta, where he began his career in broadcasting, Hank has worked across radio, TV, and print media since 1970. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Associated Press “Best Newscast” award and recognition as a “Pillar of the Community” by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. He lives in Middletown with his wife, Virginia. Popular Stories