December 3, 2024
| Putnam Valley NY
On November 27, 2024, the New York State Police responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash at approximately 11:50 a.m. on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Putnam Valley.
Initial investigation determined the operator of a 2017 Toyota Rav4, Michael Fitzgerald, age 58, of Fishkill, was traveling southbound just south of Route 301 and left the roadway for unknown reasons. The vehicle struck a rock embankment and became fully engulfed in flames. Mr. Fitzgerald was pronounced deceased on scene by responding Putnam Valley Fire Department and Empress EMS paramedics.
This investigation remains ongoing.
Contact Troop K Public Information Officer: Trooper Krystal P. Paolicelli
Troop K Commander:
Major Mark A. Nielson