
January 20, 2025
On January 17, 2025, at approximately 11:52 a.m., State Police members responded to Perry Mills Road in the town of Champlain for a one-car motor vehicle accident, vehicle into a tree. An investigation determined a 2015 gray Chevrolet Malibu, operated by John E. Hawkins, age 73, of Mooers, NY, was traveling west on Perry Mills Road when he lost control of the vehicle, exiting the roadway and striking multiple trees. Emergency medical services and Troopers began life-saving measures on Hawkins, but he was later pronounced deceased on the scene.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Troop B Commander:
Major Brent M. Davison