TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE –
A 36-year-old Poughkeepsie man who was walking in or near the northbound
lane of Innis Avenue in the Town of Poughkeepsie at 11:38 p.m. on Tuesday
and was struck by a northbound vehicle driven by a 53-year-old Wingdale
motorist. The accident occurred in the vicinity of the south entrance
to the Ridgefield Apartment complex.
The pedestrian sustained serious injuries and was transferred to Westchester
Medical Center.
Alcohol involvement is not suspected on the part of the motor vehicle
driver, police said.
Officers were assisted at the scene by the Arlington Fire Department and
Mobile Life Support Services.
The accident is under investigation and anyone with information is asked
to call the police Traffic Enforcement Unit at 845-485-3680.
