*Update* State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Palisades Parkway in the Town of Clarkstown

Update: January 7, 2026, 8:45 a.m.:

The victim in the collision has been identified as Minette Brown, age 70, of New Jersey.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the New York State Police Haverstraw Bureau of Criminal Investigation at (845) 344-5300.

Original press release January 4, 2026, 5:56 p.m.:

On January 3, 2025, at approximately 6:05 p.m., troopers from the New York State Police Haverstraw barracks responded to a report of a female in the roadway on the Palisades Parkway northbound in the area of Exit 9 in the Town of Clarkstown, NY.

The preliminary investigation revealed that an unidentified female was within the driving lane and was struck by a 2013 Honda Odyssey, propelling the victim into the passing lane. The victim was then struck by a passing 2014 Mini Cooper.

The victim received lifesaving measures at the scene and was transported to Nyack Hospital with serious injuries. The female victim ultimately succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The victim has not been identified at this time. More information will be released once it becomes available.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact the New York State Police Haverstraw Bureau of Criminal Investigation at (845) 344-5300.