State Police investigate crash in the town of Fishkill involving police officer

On March 9, 2025, at approximately 3:45 p.m., State Police were called to Route 52 in the town of Fishkill for a report of a two-car crash involving a Fishkill Police Department patrol vehicle.

A preliminary investigation determined that a Fishkill Police Department patrol vehicle was traveling west on Route 52 with lights and sirens activated.

During the investigation, it was determined a vehicle operated by Askya R. Paulin, 20, of Beacon, along with one passenger, also traveling west, was apparently overtaking the other vehicles that were yielding to the lights and sirens. Paulin attempted to make a left turn across the westbound lane to the eastbound lane and was struck in the driver’s side by the patrol vehicle.

Paulin was issued tickets for vehicle and traffic violations

All three individuals received minor injuries.