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Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Garrison Crash

GARRISON, N.Y. -- State Police have identified the 56-year-old man killed Wednesday night in a motorcycle accident in Garrison.

The accident occurred in the area of Old Highland Turnpike and Route 9.

The accident occurred in the area of Old Highland Turnpike and Route 9.

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An investigation revealed that Bill Jesshope of Fishkill was operating a 2008 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic “trike” northbound on State Route 9 when he exited the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a utility pole, state police said.

Police from the Cortlandt barracks responded to the area of State Route 9 and Old Highland Turnpike after receiving notification of the accident around 9:58 p.m. motorcycle crash.

Jesshope was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The State Police were assisted by the Putnam County Coroner’s Office.

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