Troopers Seek Witnesses Of Fatal Harley Crash, Driver ID'd

GARDINER, NY — State troopers are hoping that eyewitnesses can help their investigation into a fatal motorcycle crash in Ulster County.

New York State Police say that on Sunday afternoon, at 2:33 p.m., troopers from the Highland barracks responded to reports of a car/motorcycle collision on Route 44/55, at the intersection of Route 299, in the Town of Gardiner.

Troopers say a 2017 Ford operated by 62-year-old George Georges, of Carle Place, was traveling east on Route 44/55 and made a left turn onto Route 299, traveling west. Police say he failed to yield the right of way to a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle that was heading west, causing the motorcycle to strike the car. The rider of the motorcycle was then ejected.

Georges did not receive any injuries.

The motorcyclist was taken from the scene by Gardiner Fire and Rescue to Mid-Hudson Regional Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, where he died.

State police say the investigation is ongoing, and ask that anyone who may have witnessed the collision contact the State Police at Middletown at 845-344-5300 and reference RMS number NY2400801302.