AMENIA — At least one person was injured and taken to Sharon Hospital on Saturday after a crash involving two motorcyclists on Route 44.
The crash occurred at the hairpin turn on Route 44 at the peak of Delavergne Hill, near the scenic overlook around 1:15 p.m. The road was closed to traffic between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30.
Dutchess County Sheriff’s Captain John Watterson said in a statement a single rider lost control when traveling through the hairpin turn at the peak of Delavergne Hill. The rider struck a guardrail, causing non-life threatening injuries.
He said no charges have been filed at this time.
Authorities partially reopened the road to traffic after about an hour, although drivers are still facing delays as authorities investigate the scene. Full access to the road was restored as of 5 p.m.
A Millerton News reporter at the scene observed what appeared to be a female motorcyclist involved in the crash. The female rider appeared to have been ejected from the bike and came to rest on the road just past the guard rail adjacent to the eastbound lane. She was responsive but appeared to have suffered serious injuries, according to the reporter. At the time, just after 1:15 p.m., another motorcyclist and a motorist had stopped to assist the injured rider and call first responders.
Deputies on scene would not confirm details provided by the Millerton News reporter.
Amenia Fire Chief Chris Howard said the injured rider was taken to Sharon Hospital. He could not confirm the rider’s identity or status, citing an active police investigation.
Additional reporting provided by Aly Morrissey.
