Two hospitalized after crash in Poughkeepsie

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department (TPPD) is investigating a two-car crash that took place on South Road (State Route 9) on Tuesday afternoon. Both drivers were hospitalized as a result of the crash.

The initial investigation determined that on November 5 around 2:45 p.m., a Honda sedan traveling northbound on South Road collided with an Audi sedan heading west at the Galleria Drive intersection by the exit near the AT&T store. According to police, both drivers were taken to nearby hospitals to be treated for serious injuries.

South Road was closed until just after 5:30 p.m. while the area was assessed. The New Hamburg Fire Department and Empress Ambulance Servies assisted TPPD at the scene.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact TPPD at (845)790-4685.