Troopers investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Wappinger
WAPPINGER, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- On Oct. 18 around 4:30 p.m., state police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash in the town of Wappinger. Tyler Virgo, 19, of Poughkeepsie, was pronounced dead at the hospital.
An initial investigation determined Virgo was driving a 2007 Honda motorcycle a high speed, illegally passing other cars and lost control of the bike, troopers say. After losing control, the motorcycle collided with a guardrail on the north shoulder of Old Hopewell Road and he was ejected.
Empress EMS responded to the scene and transported him to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital. Virgo was later pronounced dead.
According to State Police in Wappinger, the investigation remains ongoing. They ask if anyone has information about the crash to contact them at 845-298-0398.