Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Trees

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A 34-year-old Poughkeepsie man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into trees. The Town of Poughkeepsie police said the accident happened around 3:30 p.m. Monday.

It occurred on Route 9 at the intersection of the Post Road Plaza, 2566 South Road in Poughkeepsie.

Police said the man drove off the pavement into the center median where he struck a number of trees.

The man, who was not identified, sustained life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead at MidHudson Region Hospital.

Town police were assisted at the scene by members of the Arlington Fire Department and Mobile Life Support System.

Route 9 northbound was closed from Spackenkill Road to the intersection of the Post Road Plaza while the accident was being investigated. The roadway wasn't reopened to all traffic until 9:30 p.m.

The investigation found information that a red-and-white sport-style motorcycle was seen in the area, traveling at a high rate of speed, at the time of the crash.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has information about the identity of the operator of the red-and-white motorcycle is asked to call the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department Traffic Enforcement Unit at 845-485-3680.

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