Traffic & Transit
56-Year-Old Victim In Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash ID'd By NYS Police
The Chevy Tahoe had been traveling in Ulster County, when due to weather conditions, the SUV veered off the road and hit a tree, police say.
WAWARSING, NY — State police have identified the victim of a Saturday night, single-car crash.
The New York State Police say that on Saturday, around 10:55 p.m., troopers responded to a one-car collision on Otens Road, in the town of Wawarsing.
An initial investigation found that a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling east on Otens Road, when due to adverse weather conditions, the vehicle veered off the road and hit a tree.
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After the driver and only occupant of the SUV was extricated from the SUV, troopers attempted life-saving measures. However, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police identified the woman as 56-year-old Tammy Hyatt, of Ellenville.
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Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact State Police Highland at 845-691-2922 and reference case number NY2500048941.
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