UPDATE - State Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Duanesburg

UPDATE: October 3, 2025

The deceased individual and driver of the 2014 Dodge Caravan has been identified as Barbara A. Bryant, age 63, of Schenevus, NY.

Bryant’s passenger, Robert Gaudino, age 36, of Burlington Flats, was transported to Albany Medical Center and is listed in stable condition.

The driver of the 2007 BMW, a 17-year-old, along with one passenger, Kodah Schepisi, age 16, of Albany, and a dog, were transported to Albany Medical Center. Both occupants are listed in stable condition. One passenger sustained an eye injury that is expected to result in the loss of vision.

The 17-year-old driver of the BMW was issued a traffic citation for failing to stop at a stop sign.

The investigation remains ongoing.

On Thursday, October 2, 2025, at about 11:39 a.m., State Police responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on State Route 20 in the town of Duanesburg.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 BMW sedan was travelling south on McGuire School Road and failed to make a complete stop as it turned left onto Route 20. As the BMW turned it collided with a 2014 Dodge Caravan that was travelling westbound on Route 20. 

The driver of the Dodge was transported to Ellis Hospital where they died from their injuries. The identity is being withheld at this time pending family notification.

The driver and two passengers in the BMW, and the passenger in the Dodge were all transported to Albany Medical Center. Their conditions are not yet available.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.