Two People Struck by a Car at Popular Dutchess County Rest Stop

Two people were injured after being struck by a car at a popular rest stop along the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County, NY.

Vehicle Hits Two People at Rest Stop in LaGrange, NY

According to a New York State Police press release, the accident happened on Friday, October 30, at approximately 2:20 p.m. at the Taste of New York rest area, located near Todd Hill Road on the Taconic State Parkway in the Town of LaGrange, NY.

Rest Area on Taconic State Parkway

Police said troopers were called to the rest area at mile marker 46.6 after receiving reports of a personal injury motor vehicle accident involving a car and two pedestrians.

Mistake Leads to Accident

Upon arrival, police began an investigation that revealed that an 84-year-old driver was attempting to park a 2014 Subaru in a parking space at the rest area when something went wrong. According to State Police, the driver, identified as Charles W. Schaubhut, of Hudson, New York, hit the gas pedal and accelerated while attempting to park.

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The vehicle then traveled over a curb and onto the sidewalk, striking two pedestrians who were in the area. The two pedestrians, ages 67 and 71, were both from Hillsdale, New York. Their names were not released by police.

Taste of New York Rest Stop

Non-Life-Threatening Injuries

All three people involved in the incident, including the two pedestrians and Schaubhut, were transported to local hospitals for treatment of their injuries. Thankfully, State Police say the injuries sustained by all three individuals are believed to be non-life-threatening.

The Taste of New York rest area is located along the Taconic State Parkway in LaGrange and is a popular stop for drivers traveling through Dutchess County.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing. If additional details are released, we will update this article.