State Police investigate serious crash in Claverack
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Richard L. Mazzone
Troop K Commander
PRESS RELEASE
At approximately 3:57 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to a personal injury crash involving a motorcycle on State Route 23 west of Donnely Road. Initial investigation suggests the motorcycle was traveling at a high rate of speed and lost control attempting to avoid colliding with another vehicle. The operator and sole rider of the motorcycle, Thomas P. Golden, age 34, of Copake, NY, was ejected and subsequently sustained serious injuries. Golden was air lifted to Albany Medical Center by LifeNet.
The investigation remains ongoing.
The State Police were assisted by the Columbia Sheriff’s Office, Churchtown Fire Department, Greenport Rescue, and the Claverack Fire Department.