York, NY (July 17, 2025) – A 63-year-old woman was struck and killed Tuesday evening while crossing Main Street in the Town of York, Livingston County. The fatal crash involved an off-duty New York State Park Police officer driving his personal vehicle.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 7:40 p.m. on July 15. New York State Police responded to the scene, where the pedestrian was pronounced dead. The driver, a 20-year veteran officer with the New York State Park Police, remained at the scene and called 911 immediately following the collision.
The Police Benevolent Association of New York State confirmed the officer had just completed his shift and was driving his personal vehicle at the time of the incident. Authorities have stated that neither drugs nor alcohol were factors in the crash.
The identity of the victim has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin. Due to the officer’s involvement, the New York State Attorney General’s Office is also participating in the ongoing investigation.
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The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
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