UPDATE
Starpoint Central School District Board President Jeffrey Duncan confirmed on Monday, September 2nd that Superintendent Sean Croft has been placed on 'leave,' effective immediately. Maureen Braunscheidel, the Assistant Superintendent, will conduct the office until such time as there is a resolution on Croft's status with the district.
At this time, there has been no special meeting scheduled by the Board of Education.
FULL STORY
Superintendent Croft was arrested for driving while intoxicated after colliding with a tree on Saturday, according to an announcement by the West Seneca Police. The incident occurred in West Seneca on Nina Terrace near the intersection of East and West Roads.
At approximately 3:40pm, police responded to a report of an injury accident involving a vehicle that had struck a tree while exiting the neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered a Toyota Sedan with significant front-end damage and deployed airbags.
Superintendent Sean Croft was found in the driver's seat and allegedly exhibited several signs of intoxication as stated by law enforcement officials.
Croft underwent several field sobriety tests and he reportedly failed them all. He was taken into custody and transported to the West Seneca Police station. However, Croft refused to undergo a breath test to determine his BAC.
Witnesses at the scene stated that Croft was awake and talking after the crash. It was also visibly apparent that he sustained injuries to his arm and head. Croft was overheard claiming that the accident was the result of swerving to avoid hitting a squirrel.
After booking and processing, Croft was released on appearance tickets for the charges of driving while intoxicated, moving from lane unsafely, and imprudent speed. He is scheduled to appear in court in mid-September to address the charges.
The Starpoint School Board released the following statement on Monday:
“The Starpoint Central School District Board of Education has been made aware of a motor vehicle accident that took place on August 31, 2024 involving Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Sean Croft. We are taking this matter seriously as we gather more information. We will provide an update when we are able.”
Starpoint School Board President: Superintendent Sean Croft Placed on Leave Following DWI Crash