Sheriff’s Office Investigating Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Accident in Fort Edward

According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, at approximately 5:59 a.m., the Washington County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a vehicle versus pedestrian accident on Broadway in front of the County complex in the Town of Fort Edward.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a 2024 Nissan Frontier pickup truck, operated by Richard S. Beagle, 49, of Gibson Avenue in Fort Edward, was traveling southbound on Broadway when he struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the roadway. The pedestrian was identified as Richard D. Doyle, 74, of Hunt Avenue in Fort Edward.

Mr. Doyle sustained injuries to his hip, leg, chest, and head as a result of the collision. He was transported by EMS to a designated landing zone in South Glens Falls, where he was airlifted by LifeNet Medical Helicopter to Albany Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment.

This incident remains preliminary and under active investigation. Sheriff's Office investigators are working to determine the exact circumstances that led to the accident.

Officers handling:  Investigator Travis Earl, Sgt. Matthew Jackson, Deputes Logan Smith, and Logan Cotone.

ASSISTING AGENCIES:  Washington County Department of Public Safety, Fort Edward Fire Department, Fort Edward EMS, and South Glens Falls Fire Department. LifeNet of New York.

Further updates will be released as the investigation progresses.

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