MILLERTON – An accident involving two motorcycles and a motor vehicle that claimed the life of one motorcyclist and critically injured another is under investigation by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office. The accident occurred on Route 22 just north of Route 199 at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 29.
One motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The second rider was originally transported by ambulance to Sharon Hospital before being transferred to Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC), where they remain in critical condition. The operator of the motor vehicle was also taken to VBMC for evaluation.
Route 22 was closed for a period while the accident was investigated by members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO).
If anyone may have witnessed the crash or the events leading up to it, they are urged to contact (DCSO) Detective Catuzza at 845-486-3881 or by email to . The sheriff’s office can also be contacted via the tipline at 845-605-2583 or by email at .
The sheriff’s office was assisted by the Dutchess County Medical Examiner, the State Police, the Millerton and Amenia Fire Companies and Empress Ambulance Service.
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