Former NY State Trooper convicted in 2020 SUV crash death sparks Thruway recall debate; ex-officer Baldner found guilty of manslaughter.
Christopher Baldner has been convicted of manslaughter in the December 2020 death of Monica Goods, a passenger in a police pursuit on the New York State Thruway. He has been jailed following sentencing in Ulster County; defense argues the crash followed the SUV’s alleged maneuvers during the chase.