Wappinger, New York – On June 25, 2022, the New York State Police began investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash on River Road North in the town of Wappinger.

Troopers were dispatched by Dutchess County 911 to River Road North at approximately 7:25 p.m., for a rollover crash with an ejection.  Upon locating the operator, Troopers employed life-saving-techniques until Empress Ambulance Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported him to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital.  The driver was later identified as Ravyn N. Vargas, age 40, of Wappinger.  Vargas unfortunately was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Preliminary investigation found Vargas was operating a 2013 Lexus north on River Road North and left the roadway for unknown reasons.  The vehicle struck a guiderail and tree before overturning.  Vargas was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

This investigation remains ongoing.