On Sunday, April 26, there was a two car accident which left a child seriously injured.
According to Poughkeepsie Police Department, the accident happened at around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Taft Avenue and Maple Street Extension on State Route 44 and 55.
A 2010 Mazda, which was being driven by operated by a 21 year old female from Dover Plains, was traveling southbound on Taft Avenue when it collided with a westbound 2004 Chrysler Town and Country, whose driver was a 41 year old woman from Poughkeepsie.
The driver of the Mazda was alone in the car and was taken to the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center with minor injuries.
The driver of the Chrysler also sustained minor injuries and she was taken to the same hospital. In the Chrysler were three children, ranging from eight to 13 years of age. Two were taken to Mid-Hudson Regional as well but the eight year old had serious injuries and was flown to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla.
The investigation is ongoing.
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