23 September 2022
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Kathryne M. Rohde
Troop K Commander
Major Kathryne M. Rohde
Troop K Commander
Fatal crash with 14-year-old pedestrian in Clermont
PRESS RELEASE
Clermont, New York – On September 23, 2022, the New York State Police began investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on State Route 9 near County Route 8 in the town of Clermont.
Initial investigation found that at approximately 4:50 a.m., a northbound 2007 Ford F550 struck a 14-year-old pedestrian who was walking in the roadway.
The 14-year-old was pronounced deceased on scene by responding Northern Dutchess Paramedics.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this crash or the events that led up to the crash is asked to please contact the New York State Police at (845) 677-7300. Please refer to case #11062503.