TOWN OF NEWBURGH – The man killed while walking on Route 17K in the Town of Newburgh just before 10 p.m. Wednesday was a 78-year-old man who lived not far from where the accident occurred by the Stewart National Guard Base entrance.
identified the victim as Thomas Taylor, 78, who was struck in the westbound traffic lane by a westbound car. The vehicle was driven by Aaron Harris, 25, of the City of Newburgh.
Taylor was known to walk in the area fairly regularly. It is not known if he was going home or from where he was coming.
No charges have been filed against the driver.
Police Chief Michael Clancy said no criminality is suspected at this time; however, the investigation is continuing.
