Fatal UTV crash in Gallatin
Major Kathryne M. Rohde
Troop K Commander
Gallatin, New York – On July 1, 2023, the New York State Police began investigating a fatal utility terrain vehicle (UTV) on Crock Road in Gallatin.
At approximately 2:23 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to Crock Road for a report of a UTV crash with injuries. Troopers and good Samaritans at the scene lifted the vehicle off of two passengers who were pinned underneath as a result of the crash. Both passengers were transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital, one of which was in critical condition. The driver, Christopher W. Carter, age 36, of Bronxville, NY, was uninjured.
Marlene M. VonHagen, age 61, of Pleasantville, NY, who was transported in critical condition was later pronounced deceased at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
This investigation remains open.