State Police and Park Police respond to a serious bicycle crash in Tallman State Park

On May 22, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., State Police from the Haverstraw barracks and New York State Park Police responded to Tallman Mountain State Park, in the town of Orangetown for a report of a serious mountain bike accident.

A preliminary investigation revealed that Alido M. Pavan, age 71 from Tenafly, New Jersey was riding his mountain bike at Tallman State Park when he lost control of his bike causing him to hit the ground striking his head. Mr. Pavan was wearing biking shoes and was clipped to the bike; he was also wearing a helmet. Witnesses in the area rushed to Mr. Pavan’s aid and called 911 and rendered first aid. New York State Park Police arrived on scene and removed him from the bike and continued first aid efforts, to include CPR. He was transported to Nyack Hospital by EMS where he succumbed to his injuries.