July 7, 2026
Wawarsing, NY
On July 2, 2026, at approximately 7:19 p.m., troopers out of the Ellenville barracks responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on State Route 52 in the Town of Wawarsing.
The preliminary investigation determined that a 2024 Yamaha motorcycle was traveling westbound on State Route 52 at an unsafe speed when, for unknown reasons, the motorcycle lost control, slid on its side, crossed into the eastbound lane and collided with a 2021 Toyota and ultimately slid under the vehicle. The Toyota, in an attempt to avoid the motorcycle, steered to the right, crossed over the roadway hazard markings, and struck a rock barrier.
The operator of the motorcycle, identified as Ryan M. Conklin, 18, of Spring Glen, NY, was ejected from the motorcycle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota, identified as Kimberly A. Gage, 57, of Pine Bush, NY, along with two passengers, a 77-year-old female and a 79-year-old male, both of Milford, Pennsylvania, were transported to Ellenville Regional Hospital with minor injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information relevant to the investigation is asked to contact the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Ellenville at (845) 344-5300 and reference case number NY2600825120.
Contact Troop F Public Information Officer: Trooper Jennifer Alvarez
Troop F Commander:
Major Christopher M. Kyle