Poughkeepsie resident Michael Baker, 39, was arrested on Wednesday, June 10, in connection with a hit-and-run crash that happened on April 28 in Poughkeepsie, the city's police department announced on Thursday, June 11.
The incident happened at around 10:17 p.m., when officers responded to a report of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on Orchard Place. Police arriving at the scene found the victim lying in the roadway suffering from serious injuries, the department said.
Following an investigation, police identified and arrested Baker on Wednesday. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious physical injury, second-degree reckless endangerment, and second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation.
Baker was arraigned in Poughkeepsie City Court and released on his own recognizance in accordance with New York State law.
The investigation is still active. The department asked anyone with information about the case to contact their tip line at 845-451-7577. Anonymous tips are also accepted, police said.
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