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Michael Manetta

Grandfather Of 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Hudson Valley Grandfather Of 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Hudson Valley
Grandfather Of 6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Hudson Valley A Hudson Valley family already grappling with their 6-year-old daughter’s cancer diagnosis has been jolted by a new tragedy. Dutchess County resident Michael Manetta, age 54, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Columbia County on Sunday, July 31, New York State Police said. A preliminary investigation found that Manetta, of Red Hook, was riding his motorcycle on Route 7A in the town of Copake shortly before 11 a.m. when a driver cut him off while making a left turn. Manetta’s bike struck the back of the car, causing him to be ejected, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.  I…