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Hudson Valley Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash Hudson Valley Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash
Hudson Valley Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash A 65-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed during a single-vehicle crash. The crash occurred in Ulster County around 12:30 p.m., Saturday, April 20, in Mamakating on Mamakating Road near the intersection of Sky Top Road. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, a preliminary investigation revealed that a 2008 Harley Davidson, driven by Orange County resident Kevin Epstein of Pine Bush, was traveling West on Mamakating Road when he lost control of the motorcycle and was ejected.  Epstein was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the crash is under investiga…
Fatal Hudson Valley Crash: Driver Hits Vehicle While Attempting To Pass, Police Say Fatal Hudson Valley Crash: Driver Hits Vehicle While Attempting To Pass, Police Say
Fatal Hudson Valley Crash: Driver Hits Vehicle While Attempting To Pass, Police Say A 73-year-old man was killed after crashing into another vehicle while attempting to pass two others. The crash took place on Route 22 in Dutchess County on Sunday, Sept. 4 in the town of Dover near Kitchen Corners Road. An investigation determined Rodney J. Clark, of New York City, was driving a 2016 BMW motorcycle southbound with one passenger when he attempted to pass two vehicles simultaneously in a passing zone and struck the lead vehicle which was making a lefthand turn to exit Route 22, said Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police. Despite life-saving techniques employed by th…
Fatal Crash: 23-Year-Old Crashes Into Guardrail In Hudson Valley Fatal Crash: 23-Year-Old Crashes Into Guardrail In Hudson Valley
Fatal Crash: 23-Year-Old Crashes Into Guardrail In Hudson Valley A 23-year-old man was killed after police say he lost control of his vehicle and hit a guardrail on a Hudson Valley roadway. The incident happened around 4:50 p.m. Monday, July 31 in Orange County on I-84 in the hamlet Slate Hill. Troopers from the Greenville barracks responded to I-84 westbound in Slate Hill for a report of a motorcycle crash, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. An investigation revealed that Pike County, Pennsylvania resident Austin Prey, of Matamoras, was driving a 2001 Honda motorcycle traveling westbound when for unknown reasons he lost control, causing h…
ID Released For Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash ID Released For Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
ID Released For Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash The identity has been released of a  woman killed in a two-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The crash happened at around 12:15 a.m. Thursday, July 27 in Orange County on  I-87 in the town of Cornwall, between Exit 17 (Newburgh) and Exit 16 (Harriman) and involved a passenger car and motorcycle. On Saturday morning, July 29, New York State Police announced that a preliminary investigation has determined that the driver of a 2017 Chevy Malibu, a 41-year-old of from the Orange County hamlet of Highland Mills, was traveling northbound in the left lane when he collided wit…
61-Year-Old Man Dies After Hitting 'Roadkill,' Losing Control Of Vehicle In Hudson Valley 61-Year-Old Man Dies After Hitting 'Roadkill,' Losing Control Of Vehicle In Hudson Valley
61-Year-Old Man Dies After Hitting 'Roadkill,' Losing Control Of Vehicle In Hudson Valley A 61-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed after his vehicle left the roadway. The accident took place in Northern Westchester County around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, June 11 on Dogwood Road in Cortlandt. According to New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel, the unidentified man from Putnam Valley was driving a 1998 Harley Davidson motorcycle when he crashed. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation.  Nevel said a preliminary investigation reveals that the driver may have hit “roadkill” which caused his bike to leave the roadway. This is a de…
23-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash 23-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash
23-Year-Old Hudson Valley Man Killed In Crash A 23-year-old Hudson Valley man was killed during a crash with an SUV. The crash took place in Dutchess County around 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 22 in Arlington on Route 55 at the intersection with Manchester Road. According to the Town of Poughkeepsie Police, a 2019 Toyota SUV driven by a 41-year-old Poughkeepsie woman, collided with a 2003 Honda motorcycle being operated by a 23-year-old man.  The driver of the motorcycle, a Poughkeepsie man, was pronounced dead on scene by the Dutchess County Medical Examiner’s Office. The identity of the motorcycle driver has not …
New Update: Motorist Dies In Crash On Busy Parkway in Westchester New Update: Motorist Dies In Crash On Busy Parkway in Westchester
New Update: Motorist Dies In Crash On Busy Parkway in Westchester Update: ID Released Of 20-Year-Old Killed In Crash On Busy Parkway in Westchester A serious crash on a busy parkway in Westchester has left a motorist dead, police said.  The crash happened on Monday, April 24 around 2 p.m. on the northbound Bronx River Parkway in Yonkers just south of the Yonkers Avenue exit, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary.  A motorcyclist lost control in the moments leading up to the crash, O'Leary said, adding that no other vehicles appear to have been involved.  Traffic was being diverted off the pa…
New Update: Fatal Crash Closes Part Of Busy Parkway In Westchester New Update: Fatal Crash Closes Part Of Busy Parkway In Westchester
New Update: Fatal Crash Closes Part Of Busy Parkway In Westchester Part of a busy parkway in Westchester is closed following a fatal crash that left one man dead.  The crash happened on the Hutchinson River Parkway in New Rochelle on Friday, April 7, when a motorcycle traveling northbound around 4:30 p.m. left the roadway and struck a guardrail near Exit 7 (New Rochelle Road), according to Westchester County Police Department Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary.  No other vehicles are believed to have been involved in the crash.  The operator of the motorcycle, whose name has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene, O'…
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends Westchester Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal 'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends Westchester Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends Westchester Native's 30-Year-Run On Nbcuniversal As popular comedian Jay Leno recovers from a motorcycle crash, CNBC is canceling a television show focusing on his classic car collection.  Earlier Report - Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle  "Jay Leno's Garage," which has been on the air since 2015, will be canceled by the network, ending the former Tonight Show host's 30-year-run of having a show on an NBC channel, according to multiple reports.  The reality show, which features Leno's classic car collection and also includes interviews with famous guests, was canceled after a large schedule shift at CNBC, …
New Hudson Valley K-9 Named After Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash New Hudson Valley K-9 Named After Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash
New Hudson Valley K-9 Named After Officer Killed In Motorcycle Crash A police department in the Hudson Valley has reestablished its K-9 unit and named its new four-legged rookie after an officer who was killed in a motorcycle crash.  In Putnam County, the Carmel Police Department's new K-9 officer, Pietro, is named after Officer Gary Pietropaolo, who was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash on June 7, 2018, according to police.  Pietropaolo was known for his passion for his job and serving his community, and would often brighten the spirits of his fellow officers when he would come in at shift change, police said.  "We would hear …
25-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash 25-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash
25-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle Hudson Valley Crash Police are searching for witnesses after a man was killed in a single-vehicle Hudson Valley crash. The crash took place in Orange County around 6:45 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 11 on Colonial Avenue in the village of Warwick. "It's believed the accident had occurred several hours earlier," said Chief John Rader, of the Warwick Police. A 25-year-old Monroe man was the victim of the motorcycle crash, Rader said. His name has not been released pending notification of the family. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Detective Unit at 845-986-5000. …
Hudson Valley Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash, Police Say A Hudson Valley man was killed in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash. The crash took place in Orange County in Newburgh on Saturday, July 30 at the intersection of South Street and Pierces Road. When officers arrived on the scene they found the 32-year-old Newburgh man unconscious and unresponsive, said the city of Newburgh Police. The man was immediately transported to St. Luke’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The victim has not been identified. Police are looking for any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident, police said.…
20-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Westchester Intersection 20-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Westchester Intersection
20-Year-Old Killed In Crash At Westchester Intersection Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash at a Westchester intersection. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17 in New Rochelle at the intersection of Main Street and Echo Avenue, and involved a vehicle and a motorcycle. The motorcyclist, Kristopher Johnson, age 20, of New Rochelle, was subsequently transported to the Jacobi Medical Center in critical condition, Captain J. Collins Coyne of the New Rochelle Police Department said.  Johnson succumbed to his injuries at 1:32 a.m. on Monday, July 18.  Johnson’s family was at the hospital at the time of his passi…
Motorcyclist Driving In 'Unsafe Manner' Injured After Crashing In Hudson Valley, Police Say Motorcyclist Driving In 'Unsafe Manner' Injured After Crashing In Hudson Valley, Police Say
Motorcyclist Driving In 'Unsafe Manner' Injured After Crashing In Hudson Valley, Police Say A 56-year-old motorcyclist from the Hudson Valley was driving “in an unsafe manner” when he lost control and crashed into a parked vehicle, authorities said. The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office said the Highland resident was operating his bike on Vineyard Avenue in the Town of Lloyd when he wrecked just after midnight Tuesday, July 12. Deputies found the man lying on a sidewalk. A preliminary investigation found that he had crashed into the hood and windshield of the parked vehicle before he was ejected from his bike, police said. The man was initially taken to MidHudson Regional Hospital…
Driver In Lake George Crash That Killed Boy, Stepdad Lacked Motorcycle License, Report Says Driver In Lake George Crash That Killed Boy, Stepdad Lacked Motorcycle License, Report Says
Driver In Lake George Crash That Killed Boy, Stepdad Lacked Motorcycle License, Report Says The man accused of causing a deadly motorcycle crash in Lake George that killed a young boy and his stepfather was not even supposed to be operating the bike, CBS 6 in Albany reports. Anthony Futia, age 33, of Albany, did not have a valid motorcycle license at the time of the crash and had previous license suspensions, the outlet reports. Earlier report: Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George Futia also has a criminal history with convictions for grand larceny and assault, according to CBS 6. He had completed the terms of h…
Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George
Two, Including 8-Year-Old, Killed After Vehicle Crashes Onto Paved Bike Path In Lake George Click here for an updated story: Driver In Lake George Crash That Killed Boy, Stepdad Lacked Motorcycle License, Report Says Two pedestrians, including a child, were killed after a vehicle went off the road and crashed onto a bike path in Lake George, according to New York State Police. The crash happened on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at about 3:40 p.m. on Route 9 near the Lake George Expedition Park in the town of Lake George. A preliminary investigation determined that a motorcycle was heading north on Route 9 at a high rate of speed when it went off the east shoulder of the ro…
Man Killed After Vehicle Crashes Over Guide Rail, Plummeting Hundreds Of Feet In Hudson Valley Man Killed After Vehicle Crashes Over Guide Rail, Plummeting Hundreds Of Feet In Hudson Valley
Man Killed After Vehicle Crashes Over Guide Rail, Plummeting Hundreds Of Feet In Hudson Valley A 23-year-old was killed after crashing and plummeting hundreds of feet to his death in the Hudson Valley, police said. In Orange County, the motorcyclist crashed on Route 218 in Cornwall north of the Highpoint lookout on Wednesday, June 1. According to Cornwall Police Chief Todd Hazard, the department received the 911 call shortly before 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday morning after the driver - whose name has not been released - went over the stone wall guide rail and fell to his death. Members of the Cornwall Police Department and New York State Police troopers responded to the base of the mou…
Man Killed In Head-On, Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash Man Killed In Head-On, Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash
Man Killed In Head-On, Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist was killed in a wrong-way crash in Northern Westchester.  The crash happened in North Salem at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, according to New York State Police. A 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was eastbound on Titicus Road near Oakridge Road when, for unknown reasons, the motorcycle entered the westbound lane and struck a 2007 BMW SUV head-on, according to state police. Edward Carroll III, age 70, of Old Greenwich, Connecticut, was identified as the motorcyclist who was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.&nb…
27-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle I-84 Crash 27-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle I-84 Crash
27-Year-Old Killed In Single-Vehicle I-84 Crash A 27-year-old man was struck and killed on I-84 after losing control of his vehicle on a stretch of I-84 in the area, state police said. State Police troopers in Orange County responded the westbound side of the interstate in Wallkill shortly before 4 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 26, where there was a report of a one-vehicle crash. Police said that the investigation determined that Highland Stephen Nemeth, of Highland Mills in Orange County, was traveling on a 2016 BMW motorcycle at a high rate of speed when he lost control struck a guide rail. Nemeth was ejected from the motorcycle an…
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Northern Westchester Crash Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Northern Westchester Crash
Man Killed In Two-Vehicle Northern Westchester Crash An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Northern Westchester. It happened just before 3:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10 on Bear Mountain Bridge Road in the town of Cortlandt in the area of the scenic overlook. An initial investigation revealed a 2008 Honda motorcycle headed eastbound operated by Matthew J. Milicic Jr., age 66, of Newark Valley, New York in Tioga County, entered the westbound lane for unknown reasons and struck an oncoming 2020 Honda sedan, according to state police. Matthew Milicic was transported to the Annsville Circle by Peekskil…
32-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Crash In Hudson Valley, State Police Say 32-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Crash In Hudson Valley, State Police Say
32-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Crash In Hudson Valley, State Police Say A 32-year-old was killed during a crash while allegedly attempting to pass another vehicle at a high rate of speed in the Hudson Valley, state police said.. Long Island resident Leighton L. Douglas, of Bay Shore in Suffolk County, was killed around 4 p.m., Saturday, May 22, in the Orange County area known as the Hawks Nest in Sparrow Bush, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel. According to Nevel, Douglas was operating a 2019 red Ducati motorcycle westbound on Route 97 at a high rate of speed when he lost control and was thrown from the bike.  An investigation found that Do…
67-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Northern Westchester 67-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Northern Westchester
67-Year-Old Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash In Northern Westchester A Hudson Valley man died following a single-vehicle crash in Northern Westchester. Dutchess County resident Gary Malstrom Sr., age 67, of East Fishkill, was killed around 6:40 p.m., Saturday, May 15 on the Bear Moutain Parkway in the town of Cortlandt, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. A preliminary investigation indicates Malstrom, who was driving a 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, was traveling eastbound on the parkway when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a guide rail, Hicks said. Malstrom was transported to Westchester Medical Center by Mohegan Emergency Medical …
27-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Northern Westchester Crash 27-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Northern Westchester Crash
27-Year-Old Killed In Two-Vehicle Northern Westchester Crash A 27-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash overnight in Northern Westchester. It happened around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, May 13 in Cortlandt. According to a preliminary investigation by New York State Police, a 2020 Buick Encore, operated by Joyce M. Pellegrino, age 72, of Peekskill, was traveling eastbound on Route 6 and made a left-hand turn into the path of a westbound motorcycle.   The 2006 Honda motorcycle, operated by Christopher R. Eastman, of Cortlandt, was subsequently struck and ejected, according to state police. Troopers arriving on the scene began life-saving techn…
One Killed After Collision Between BMW, Motorcycle In Northern Westchester One Killed After Collision Between BMW, Motorcycle In Northern Westchester
One Killed After Collision Between BMW, Motorcycle In Northern Westchester A 32-year-old man was killed in a collision between a BMW and a 2009 Yamaha motorcycle, according to state police. The crash took place around 2:10 p.m., Saturday, April 10 in Northern Westchester on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Yorktown, said New York State Police Trooper AJ Hicks. When troopers arrived on the scene, close to mile marker 15.5 southbound on the parkway, they found Yorktown Emergency Medical Services personnel were already performing life-saving measures on the operator of the motorcycle, Hicks said. The driver, identified as Julio T. Diaz, age 32, of Queens, wa…
ID Released For 24-Year-Old Killed In Northern Westchester Crash ID Released For 24-Year-Old Killed In Northern Westchester Crash
ID Released For 24-Year-Old Killed In Northern Westchester Crash A 24-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash on Route 202 in Northern Westchester. Austin Canady, of South Salem, was killed around 7:39 a.m., Tuesday, April 6, following a crash on Route 202 in the area of Yorkhill Road, said Yorktown Police Lt. John Delulio. According to Delulio, Canady was driving a 2019 Harley Davidson westbound on Route 202 when he collided with a 34-year-old Yorktown Heights driver who was exiting Yorkhill Road in a 2019 Honda Pilot. Canady was transported by ambulance to the Westchester County Medical Center, where he died from his injuries, police said. T…
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Rockland County Crash One Killed In Two-Vehicle Rockland County Crash
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Rockland County Crash A man was killed in a crash with another motorcycle in Rockland County on Route 304. The crash took place around 11:05 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, in Nanuet, in the area of West Nyack Road and Route 304, said the Clarkstown Police Department. As officers arrived on the scene, they found an injured male and a motorcycle lying in the roadway.  Officers along with the Nanuet Ambulance Corp. and Rockland Paramedics began rendering aid to the injured man. Nanuet Ambulance transported him to Nyack Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. According to police, the man was reportedly …
One Killed In Three-Vehicle Westchester Crash One Killed In Three-Vehicle Westchester Crash
One Killed In Three-Vehicle Westchester Crash One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash that caused the closure of a busy roadway in Westchester. It happened just after 9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway near Lincoln Avenue in Mount Vernon. A motorcyclist involved in the crash was thrown from the vehicle into the southbound lanes. Two cars were also involved and no other injuries were reported. The identity of the victim has not yet been released. The roadway was closed for several hours during the accident investigation. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man, Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash Man, Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash
Man, Woman Killed In Two-Vehicle Westchester Crash A man and woman were killed in a two-vehicle crash overnight in Westchester. It happened at around 11:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 in Yonkers at the intersection of Yonkers Avenue at Walnut Street. Yonkers Police Department officers responded to the scene after a Westchester County Department of Public Safety report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries.  Upon arrival, officers observed an accident scene involving one motorcycle and one motor vehicle, said Yonkers PD Detective/Lt. Dean Politopoulos. The two motorcycle occupants, a male operator and female passenger, were…
Westchester Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Taconic Parkway Crash Westchester Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Taconic Parkway Crash
Westchester Man Killed In Single-Vehicle Taconic Parkway Crash A Westchester man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on a stretch of the Taconic State Parkway  in Putnam County. It happened on Monday, Aug. 17 at around 1:30 p.m. in the town of Kent. Robert J. Costabile, 69, of Valhalla, was operating a 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle on the northbound side near Hortontown Hill Road when, for unknown reasons, was unable to negotiate a curve and lost control before leaving the roadway, state police said. Costabile succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. This investigation remains ongoing. 
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Embankment In Town Of Poughkeepsie Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Embankment In Town Of Poughkeepsie
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Embankment In Town Of Poughkeepsie A late-night motorcycle crash left an area man with serious injuries after he drove into a rock embankment. A 29-year-old Ulster County resident was riding on Van Wagner Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, when he failed to negotiate a turn on his Harley Davidson motorcycle, forcing him off the road and into the embankment on the side of the road. The driver, a resident of Kingston, suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to Westchester Medical Center for treatment. His condition was not immediately available on Thursday, Au…
25-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction, Three Vehicle Crash In Area 25-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction, Three Vehicle Crash In Area
25-Year-Old Killed In Chain-Reaction, Three Vehicle Crash In Area A 25-year-old was killed in a chain-reaction crash involving three motorcycles in the area. It happened in Orange County on Sunday, Aug. 9 at approximately 5:15 p.m. in the town of Tuxedo. An investigation revealed that three motorcycles were traveling on Kanawauke Road when one of the motorcycles, a 2009 Suzuki, operated by the victim, Mohammed Kamil, was unable to negotiate a curve and struck one of the motorcycles in the group, a 2008 Harley Davidson, state police said. The collision caused Kamil, of Brooklyn, to be thrown from his motorcycle, according to police. The third m…