Millerton man arrested for DWI following hit and run auto collision on I84

Fishkill, New York – On December 27, 2016, New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks were dispatched to a two-car hit-and-run property damage auto collision that occurred on Interstate 84 in the area of Route 52.

Troopers interviewed Joseph J. Senese, 33 years old, of Milford, Pennsylvania, who reported that he was operating a 2004 Peterbilt tow truck eastbound on I84.  Senese stated that a man operating a black Mercedes traveling eastbound passed his tow truck on the shoulder of the roadway and slammed on his brakes as Senese attempted to exit I84 at exit Route 52.  Unable to avoid the collision, Senese struck the Mercedes in the rear.

Senese spoke with the driver who was later identified as Robert J. Sheehan, age 56, of Millerton, New York.  Following a verbal argument, Sheehan left the scene and struck Senese who was standing infront of the Mercedes trying to take a picture of its license plate.

Senese was evaluated by responding EMS and declined further medical treatment.

Sheehan was located on the Taconic State Parkway by Stormville patrols and found to be intoxicated.  He was charged with Misdemeanor DWI and issued traffic tickets directing him to appear in the Town of East Fishkill Court on January 4, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

Sheehan was turned over to Troopers from SP Wappinger and charged with Reckless Endangerment in the 2^nd Degree for striking Senese on I84. He is due to appear in Fishkill Court on January 4, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.