State Police investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash in Rhinebeck

State Police investigate a fatal motor vehicle crash in Rhinebeck


NEW YORK STATE POLICE 
Major Richard L. Mazzone
Troop K Commander
PRESS RELEASE
Rhinebeck, New York – On December 7, 2018, the New York State Police investigated a fatal motor vehicle crash on State Route 9G in the town of Rhinebeck.

At approximately 6:00 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to State Route 9G in the area of Vlei Road in the town of Rhinebeck for a motor vehicle crash.

Initial investigation suggests Robert J. Dancy, age 35, of Worchester, NY, operating a 1997 Ford Explorer, was southbound on State Route 9G, and drove to the left of the center lane markings.  Dancy then struck northbound Emily R. Wootton, age 20, of Milton, VT, who was operating a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt.

Emily Wootton was pronounced deceased on scene by the Dutchess County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Robert Dancy was transported with serious injuries to Westchester Medical Center.

This investigation remains on-going at this time.

Hillside Fire Department, Rhinebeck Fire Department, and Northern Dutchess Paramedics were all on scene to render aid with the crash.

 

Author: Harlem Valley News