State Police in Wappinger investigate fatal crash
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Richard L. Mazzone
Troop K Commander
PRESS RELEASE
At approximately 10:30 p.m., Troopers patrolling Route 9 in the area of Old Hopewell Road observed a car versus pedestrian-motor vehicle collision. Initial investigation suggests Graciela N. Gonzalez, age 30, of Wappinger, attempted to cross Route 9 from the west shoulder in an easterly direction. The operator of a white 2007 Volkswagen Jetta traveling southbound on Route 9 through a green light signal at the intersection with Old Hopewell Road, failed to observe Gonzalez, and subsequently struck her. Gonzalez was pronounced deceased on scene by paramedics.
There are no criminal charges at this time.
The investigation remains on-going, and any witnesses are asked to please contact the New York State Police at (845) 677-7300. Refer to case # 8446484.