Crime & Safety

Route 9A Closed Between Welcher and Buchanan Line

Peekskill police said that a motor vehicle accident has closed down the road temporarily.

Update: Route 9A was open around 6 p.m.

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Posted May 11 around 5 p.m.:

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A Peekskill man was taken to the Westchester Medical Center after he was involved in a motorcycle accident in which he collided with a van on Route 9A Friday afternoon, Peekskill police Detective Sgt. Ray Henderlong said.

The road is now closed and will most likely be closed until around 5:15 p.m. or later, Henderlong said. 

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