East Fishkill police officer dies after crashing into tree

EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An officer from the East Fishkill Police Department passed away following a crash on the Taconic State Parkway. According to State Police, the officer was on the way to the Westchester Medical Center to continue a car versus pedestrian crash investigation.

En route to the hospital, the patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The officer was transported to the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, where he passed away.

The identity of the officer has not been released. Investigations into the crash are ongoing.