POUGHKEEPSIE — The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department investigated a two-car collision that occurred Sunday, February 18, 2018, at approximately 5:37 p.m. on Route 9 near Sharon Drive.
According to the preliminary account released by authorities at the time, a 2006 Dodge Durango driven by a 42-year-old man from the City of Poughkeepsie was traveling north on Route 9 when it struck the center guardrail or median and overturned.
A 2002 Kia Sedona, driven by a 62-year-old woman from the City of Poughkeepsie and also traveling north, then struck the overturned vehicle.
Both drivers were taken to regional hospitals with injuries described as not life-threatening. Authorities said a passenger in the Dodge Durango was transported with serious injuries. No other occupants were listed as involved.
Northbound Route 9 just north of Sharon Drive was closed for approximately five hours while investigators worked at the scene. Fire and emergency medical personnel assisted.
Report at a glance
- Incident
- Two-vehicle collision involving an overturned SUV
- Location
- Route 9 near Sharon Drive, Poughkeepsie
- Reported injuries
- Three people injured, including one seriously
- Traffic effect
- Northbound lanes closed for about five hours
- Status
- Archived preliminary report from February 2018
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Early public-safety accounts reflect the information available when authorities first release details. Findings can change as investigators review evidence and complete their work. Readers researching an older incident should consult official records for any later determination.
