State Police investigate fatal motor vehicle crash in New Castle

New Castle, New York – The New York State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred on the Taconic State Parkway near Exit 8 (Route 100/Route 133) in the town of New Castle involving a passenger vehicle and motorcycle, on April 28, 2018, at approximately 7:06 p.m.

Initial investigation suggests a 2006 Mercury sedan was southbound on the Taconic State Parkway making a lane change and was struck on the rear driver’s side by a 2017 Aprilia motorcycle.  The motorcycle operated by Scott V. McMahon, age 27, of Yonkers, lost control and struck the concrete center median, and McMahon was ejected from the motorcycle.  A Doctor who was also traveling on the Taconic State Parkway stopped and administered emergency care until EMS transport services arrived.  McMahon was then transported to Westchester Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Any person that witnessed this motor vehicle crash is asked to please contact the SP Hawthorne Bureau of Criminal Investigation at (914) 769-2600 and refer to SJS# 8209146.