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ID Released For Fishkill Fatal Crash Victim ID Released For Fishkill Fatal Crash Victim
ID Released For Fishkill Fatal Crash Victim A Beacon woman has been identified as the victim in a two-vehicle fatal crash in Fishkill that closed Route 9D for hours. Hilary R. Holmes, 49, was killed when the crash occurred around 9 a.m. Monday between a 2009 Honda Accord and a 2013 International box truck after she lost control of the vehicle, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary investigation revealed that the Honda was northbound on Route 9D near Farmview Lane when Holmes lost control. The Honda then struck a guide rail, and entered the southbound lane, striking a box truck driven by Willia…

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Three Severely Burned, Dog KIlled In Beacon House Fire Three Severely Burned, Dog KIlled In Beacon House Fire
Three Severely Burned, Dog KIlled In Beacon House Fire Three people received severe burns after running down a staircase through fire, and another jumped from a second-story window in an effort to escape flames ripping through their home. According to City of Beacon Fire Chief Gary VanVoorhis, the fire department received a 911 call regarding a house fire around 4:45 a.m. at 98 Rombout Ave., with occupants trapped inside. Firefighters arrived on scene within two minutes and found a two-and-half-story wood frame home with heavy fire showing out the front door and on the second floor, VanVoorhis said. The occupants all exited the house from the …

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by Kathy Reakes