Help the NY State Police: Urgent Search for Hudson Valley Hit-and-Run Suspect

New York State Police seek your assistance in locating a vehicle involved with a hit and run accident.

According to a post on the New York State Police Facebook page, in the early morning hours of Friday September 12, 2025 police in Montgomery, NY were alerted to the report of a hit and run accident that injured a 16-year-old bicyclist. Can you help locate the offending vehicle and driver?

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At approximately 1:29am on Friday September 12th, Montgomery Police responded to a car vs. bicycle crash at Route 52 and Bel Air Road. A 16-year-old male bicyclist was found with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. The crash likely occurred between 11:30pm and 1:30am.

The victim was treated and taken to St. Luke’s Hospital. Now, New York State Police are assisting with the investigation, including crash reconstruction. Walden Police and Walden Fire Department also responded. If you have any info, please contact the Town of Montgomery Police Detective Dan Thorson at 845-457-9211.

According to the Law Offices of Cohen & Jaffe, leaving the scene of an accident in New York is a crime, regardless of whether it involves property damage, injury, or death. Drivers are required to stop, exchange information, and render aid if necessary. Failing to do so constitutes a “hit and run”.

If you leave the site of an accident without reporting it or exchanging contact and insurance information with the other driver, you could face fines, such as:

• Property damage only: Up to $250 fine
• Injuries: $500 to $1,000 fine
• Serious injuries: $1,000 to $5,000 fine
• Fatality: $2,000 to $5,000 fine