State Police from Poughkeepsie investigate a one-car serious auto collision that occurred in the Town of LaGrange

LaGrange, New York – On May 31, 2017 at approximately 2:35 p.m., New York State
Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks responded to the area of 60 Todd Hill Road in the Town of LaGrange for a reported one-car rollover auto collision.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a Chevy Malibu, operated by a 17-year-old Arlington High School student, was traveling westbound on Todd Hill Road.  The vehicle exited the northern shoulder of the roadway and subsequently stuck a tree. Members of the LaGrange Fire Department extricated the driver and his 17-year-old passenger, who is also an Arlington High School senior.  Both occupants of the vehicle were transported to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital with serious injuries.

The names of the students are being withheld at this time.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation, but speed is believed to be a contributing factor.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation by calling (845) 677-7300.

Counselors will be available for students at the Arlington High School during school hours.

The State Police were assisted by the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office. Also on scene were the LaGrange Fire Department and the Arlington Fire Department.