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A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of a 33-year-old man from Gardiner on Monday (April 13) in Beacon. The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. on Matteawan Road near Deer Run, close to the Fishkill Correctional Facility. The motorcyclist, identified as Justin T. Brown, was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to The Highlands Current, Brown was a corrections officer at Fishkill Correctional Facility, having started his career there in 2018. In response to the incident, a crisis incident stress management team was deployed to support the facility's staff.
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office assisted Beacon Police with accident reconstruction, and the staff at Fishkill Correctional Facility helped secure the scene. A helmet was recovered, but the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Authorities have not released further details about the crash's contributing factors, and the investigation is ongoing. The roadway, temporarily closed for the investigation, has since reopened. For additional infomration, visit Daily Voice.