HYDE PARK – Route 9 (Albany Post Road) in Hyde Park is closed tonight (Sunday) as a result of a two-vehicle wreck that claimed the life of a person.  The accident occurred just south of the Anderson Center for Autism and north of the Ledges apartment complex.

The Hyde Park Police and Fire Departments are at the scene of the wreck that occurred around 4:30 p.m.

The section of Route 9 between Market Street and South Cross Road will be open to limited motor-vehicle traffic, while the section between Hudson View Terrace and Scenic Drive will be closed for an extended period of time while members of the New York State Police Accident Reconstruction Team conduct an investigation.

Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.



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