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Fatal Crash: Hudson Valley Woman Pulling Out Of Driveway Hit By Truck Fatal Crash: Hudson Valley Woman Pulling Out Of Driveway Hit By Truck
Fatal Crash: Hudson Valley Woman Pulling Out Of Driveway Hit By Truck A Hudson Valley woman backing out of her driveway was hit and killed by a truck. The deadly crash took place in Dutchess County around 9:40 a.m. on Route 55 in the Dover hamlet of Wingdale.  A preliminary investigation has revealed that a 2011 Mazda 3 sedan driven by Valerie G. Parsons, age 80, of Wingdale, was entering Route 55 from a private driveway when it was struck by a 2015 Kenworth truck traveling eastbound on Route 55, said Capt. John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. As a result of the crash, Parsons suffered serious injuries and was pron…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Murder ID: 19-Year-Old Victim Gunned Down On Hudson Valley Street Murder ID: 19-Year-Old Victim Gunned Down On Hudson Valley Street
Murder ID: 19-Year-Old Victim Gunned Down On Hudson Valley Street Police have identified a 19-year-old who was shot and killed on a Hudson Valley street over thee weekend. Dutchess County resident Thomas Galimore Rhodes, of the city of Poughkeepsie, was found around 2 a.m., Saturday, May 13 in the area of Soldiers Fountain at Market and Montgomery Streets, said Det. Lt. Matt Clark. Earlier report: 19-Year-Old Poughkeepsie Man Shot, Killed, Suspect On Run He was transported to Vassar Hospital where he died during surgery, Clark said. An autopsy was performed on Monday, May 15 by the Dutchess County Medical Examiner, the cause of death was multiple g…

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by Kathy Reakes
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16-Year-Old Girl Dies In Two-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley 16-Year-Old Girl Dies In Two-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley
16-Year-Old Girl Dies In Two-Vehicle Crash In Hudson Valley Updated story - 'Our Hearts Are Broken': Community Mourns Death Of Girl Just Days Before 17th Birthday An investigation is underway after a 16-year-old girl died in a two-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The crash happened in Dutchess County on State Route 82 in the town of Washington at about 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21. A Dutchess County Sheriff's deputy located the crash while patrolling Route 82 near North Shanks Road, authorities said.  Investigators found that a 2011 Subaru was traveling north at an unsafe speed while trying to pass a 2016 Acura, the Sheriff's Office rep…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Two Dead, Two Critical Following Dispute Between Neighbors In Area Two Dead, Two Critical Following Dispute Between Neighbors In Area
Two Dead, Two Critical Following Dispute Between Neighbors In Area Two people are dead and another two are critically wounded following a dispute between Hudson Valley neighbors. The incident took place around 11 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 174 Walnut Drive in the town of Beekman in Dutchess County. Sheriff's deputies responded to the home for a report of an active disturbance in which a man was stabbing other people, according to Captain John Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. A preliminary investigation has revealed that Willem C. Salcius, age 32, of Beekman, started an altercation with neighbors, during which he stabbed thre…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Dies After House Fire Breaks Out In Area Man Dies After House Fire Breaks Out In Area
Man Dies After House Fire Breaks Out In Area A 61-year-old man died when an early morning house fire broke out in the area, officials said. First responders in Dutchess County were dispatched to a Red Hook home on Rokeby Road at approximately 6:47 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, where there was a report of a fire that had spread in a home, trapping a man inside. Upon arrival, first responders from the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office attempted to make their way into the residence, though they were rebuffed by the flames and smoke. Once firefighters arrived, they were able to get inside the home, where they found a resident, John G. Bole…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman, Man Killed In Separate Area Crashes Woman, Man Killed In Separate Area Crashes
Woman, Man Killed In Separate Area Crashes Two separate fatal crashes that occurred over the weekend in the area are under investigation. The first crash took place around 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5, on Route 82, near Clove Branch Road in East Fishkill, said Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Capt. John Watterson. That investigation revealed that Jenna A. Wilkins, 24, of Hopewell Junction, was walking northbound on an unlit portion of Route 82 when she was struck by a 2007 Hyundai SUV, Watterson said. Wilkins suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. At this time no charges h…

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by Kathy Reakes
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IDs Released For Woman Killed, Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash IDs Released For Woman Killed, Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash
IDs Released For Woman Killed, Man Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash The identities of a woman who was killed and a man who was critically injured during a two-vehicle crash in the area have been released. Robin Shenitsky, 62, of Pawling, was killed around 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, during the crash on Route 55 in the Town of Pawling near Highland Drive, said Dutchess County Sheriff Capt. John Watterson. Critically injured was Jorge Rivera, 44, of Poughkeepsie, he added. According to Watterson, a preliminary investigation found that Rivera, who was driving a 2010 Jeep westbound, was struck head-on by Shenitsky, driving a 2017 Honda Ridgeline. Shenitsky …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Home Alone In Area Killed After Dog Attack, State Police Say Woman Home Alone In Area Killed After Dog Attack, State Police Say
Woman Home Alone In Area Killed After Dog Attack, State Police Say Click here for an updated story: 'It's Nothing Short Of A Nightmare': Family Stunned By Death Of Area Woman In Dog Attack A woman home alone was killed after being attacked by one or more dogs, state police said. It happened around 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 in Dutchess County on Barkit Kennel Road in the town of Pleasant Valley. New York State Police and Pleasant Valley Fire Department EMS were dispatched for a report of a woman with life-threatening injuries. The woman was identified as Arlene Renna, 67, who was found unconscious on the living room floor of her residence by he…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Popular Dutchess County Man Found Dead At Fishing Spot In Hyde Park Popular Dutchess County Man Found Dead At Fishing Spot In Hyde Park
Popular Dutchess County Man Found Dead At Fishing Spot In Hyde Park A well-known area man was found dead of a possible drowning after authorities responded to a popular fishing spot in Hyde Park. Pleasant Valley resident Bruce R. Daniels, better known as "Bucky," was found around 4:36 p.m., Monday, April 1, following 911 calls to the Hyde Park Police Department for a possible drowning, said Chief Robert Benson. Once on the scene at 40 Crum Elbow, police and members of the  Roosevelt Rescue Squad found the 75-year-old Daniels unconscious at the private fishing club fishing pond. Other people fishing heard him in the water, Benson sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Four Bodies Recovered After Fire Destroys Building In Area Four Bodies Recovered After Fire Destroys Building In Area
Four Bodies Recovered After Fire Destroys Building In Area A total of four bodies have now been uncovered following a fire in an abandoned building that was destroyed by fire in the area early Monday. Two of the bodies were found by firefighters right after the fire was extinguished. Two additional bodies were found hours later while overhauling the fire, said City of Poughkeepsie Fire Chief Mark Johnson.  The fire, at 61 Academy St., was reported around 1:38 a.m. Monday, said Johnson. When firefighters arrived on scene around 1:41 a.m., the entire first and second floors of the vacant home were engulfed in flames, the chief said. …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bodies Recovered After Fire Breaks Out In Three-Story Building Bodies Recovered After Fire Breaks Out In Three-Story Building
Bodies Recovered After Fire Breaks Out In Three-Story Building Click here for an updated story: Four Bodies Recovered After Fire Destroys Building  Two bodies were recovered following an intense, stubborn fire at an empty three-story building early Monday. The fire, at 61 Academy St., was reported around 1:38 a.m. Monday, said City of Poughkeepsie Fire Chief Mark Johnson. When firefighters arrived on scene around 1:41 a.m., the entire first and second floors of the vacant home were engulfed in flames, the chief said. "We pretty much knew right away that the home could not be saved," he said. The building had been vacant for years …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Who Didn't Show Up For Work Found Dead In Yard Of Neighbor's House In Poughkeepsie Man Who Didn't Show Up For Work Found Dead In Yard Of Neighbor's House In Poughkeepsie
Man Who Didn't Show Up For Work Found Dead In Yard Of Neighbor's House In Poughkeepsie A man who didn't show up for work was found dead in the backyard of a neighbor's house in the area. City of Poughkeepsie Police responded to 39 Pembroke Drive on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 11:30 a.m. to check on the welfare of the owner who had not shown up for work earlier in the morning. The house and yard were checked by officers and friends with no sign of the owner.  A short time later, the 52-year-old man was discovered deceased in the rear yard of the neighboring house. The Dutchess County Medical Examiner was notified and responded. There will be an autopsy done Thursday morning to det…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Motorist Killed In Crash Involving School Bus, Car In Area Motorist Killed In Crash Involving School Bus, Car In Area
Motorist Killed In Crash Involving School Bus, Car In Area One person died following a crash between a car and a Red Hook school bus, according to Hyde Park police. According to Lt. Robert Benson, the crash occurred around 8 a.m., Monday in the area of South Quaker Lane and Dana Place. Once on scene, officers found a head-on crash between the bus and the car with a possible ejection. An investigation into the crash revealed that a 2002 Honda Civic was traveling north on South Quaker Lane, and a 2015 Ford Red Hook School bus traveling south on South Quaker lane collided. The operator of the Honda was partially ejected and was pronounced dead at the …

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by Kathy Reakes
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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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by Kathy Reakes
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Pleasant Valley Man Killed After Being Pinned Under Pickup Truck Pleasant Valley Man Killed After Being Pinned Under Pickup Truck
Pleasant Valley Man Killed After Being Pinned Under Pickup Truck A 36-year-old Hudson Valley man is dead after he became pinned under a pickup truck Wednesday morning, state police said.Troopers from the Poughkeepsie barracks were dispatched by Dutchess County 911 for a report of a man pinned underneath of a vehicle located at 113 Tyrell Road just east of the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of Pleasant Valley at about 10:35 a.m. According to a preliminary investigation Timothy Russell Jr. of Pleasant Valley, was laying on the ground, performing work to the underside of his Ford F250 pickup truck when it is believed that the vehicle rolled backwards, whi…

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by Joe Lombardi