A 34-year-old Chappaqua resident was killed after being hit on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The collision happened near mile marker 59.1 and shut down part of the parkway while state troopers and emergency crews worked the scene.
According to NEWS10 ABC, the victim was identified as 34-year-old Shutong Li of Chappaqua. The outlet reports that Li’s disabled vehicle was partially parked on the shoulder when he was struck by a southbound GMC. He was taken to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The GMC driver was reportedly uninjured and stayed at the scene while troopers investigated.
State Police Investigating
Troopers from the Poughkeepsie barracks responded to the crash and said the collision remains under active investigation. The Taconic has seen several high-profile crashes in recent months, including a deadly wrong-way wreck in January reported by CBS New York, and authorities say they are reviewing factors such as road conditions and vehicle breakdowns. No charges have been announced in connection with the Feb. 11 incident.
Safety Concerns At The Roadside
New York State Police and local first responders regularly warn drivers about the dangers of stopping on high-speed parkways and urge motorists to move over for disabled vehicles and emergency crews, as the New York State Police has noted on its site. Investigators have asked anyone with dash-cam or cell phone video from the area around mile marker 59.1 to contact the Poughkeepsie State Police barracks. The investigation is ongoing, and troopers say they will release updates when available.
The story was updated Feb. 24 when NEWS10 ABC confirmed the victim’s name and hospital details. Authorities say the probe remains active and have again asked anyone with information to contact state police. More details will be released as the investigation moves forward.
