PRESS RELEASE

On August 24, 2020, at approximately 11:34 a.m., troopers along with Town of Newburgh Police responded to a motorcycle crash on Interstate 84 in the town of Newburgh near exit 36. Investigation revealed that Robert G. Walker. age 66 of Sykesville, PA was traveling west in the right lane and pulling a trailer, when for unknown reasons he lost control of his motorcycle. Walker was ejected from the motorcycle striking a guiderail on the southern side of the roadway. Mr. Walker was transported by the Town of Newburgh Volunteer Ambulance to St Luke’s Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Troopers were assisted at the scene by Town of Newburgh Police Department and Town of Newburgh EMS.