Stormville Man Dead After Jumping from Beacon-Newburgh Bridge

New York State Police were called to the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to conduct a welfare check at 7:44 p.m. Feb. 8. A Good Samaritan had contacted Dutchess County 911 after he located an unoccupied 2013 Volkswagon Jetta, stopped in the westbound lanes of the bridge span with its hazard lights flashing.

Troopers discovered that 31-year-old Anthony M. Sinishtaj, of Stormville, had left his car and jumped from the bridge span.

Sinishtaj’s body was recovered on the frozen river by the New York State Police Dive Team. The State Police were assisted by the Town of Fishkill Police Department and the City of Beacon Fire Department.

At this time, State Police are continuing the investigation. More details may be provided as the information becomes available.

PHOTO: Flickr: Beacon-Newburgh Bridge - River locked in Ice/Peter