New Details: 1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured In Head-On Hudson Valley Crash, State Police Say

One person was killed and another seriously injured during a head-on crash in the Hudson Valley.

The crash took place in Dutchess County around 5:50 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, on Route 44 in Pleasant Valley.

Troopers responded to Route 44 near Brown Road for a report of a head-on collision. Initial investigation revealed a 2009 Nissan Murano traveling eastbound, while passing two vehicles, struck a westbound 2015 Chrysler Town & Country, said Trooper AJ Hicks.

• See earlier report: Fatal Crash Causes Hours-Long Road Closure In Hudson Valley

The driver of the Chrysler Town & Country was pronounced dead on the scene, he said. The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

The driver of the Nissan was transported to a local area hospital for serious injuries, Hicks said.

The crash closed Route 44 for hours as state police conducted an investigation. 

State police are requesting any possible witnesses that have not yet spoken to the State Police to please contact the Troop K Bureau of Investigation at 845-677-7300 in reference to case# 11034699.

This investigation remains ongoing.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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