Rhys Thomas, 3, and his grandmother Debra Clegg, 72, both die after being struck by garbage truck at Stanley Street and Mary Avenue in the Town of Poughkeepsie, New York
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Sat, 04/16/2022 - 7:29amAccident Date:
Monday, April 11, 2022Grandmother With Toddler Killed By Truck Dies, Poughkeepsie Police Say
The accident took place in Dutchess County in the town of Poughkeepsie around 1 p.m., Monday, April 11.
Community Rallies For Family Of Toddler, Grandmother Killed In Dutchess
The incident occurred on Stanley Street at the intersection with Mary Avenue when a 2019 Royal Carting garbage truck operated by a 41-year-old man, hit the two in the roadway, said Lt. Shannon Rodriguez, of the town of Poughkeepsie Police.
Grandmother, 3-year-old grandson struck and killed by truck in Poughkeepsie
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene, while the grandmother was rushed to Westchester Medical Center with serious injuries.
Accident that killed child and grandmother still being investigated
A GoFundMe page has been established to help the families of Rhys and his grandmother to offset the costs associated with the tragedy. Donations can be made by clicking here.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
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Children/Minors InvolvedPeople Involved:
Rhys Thomas
Debra Clegg
Roadway:
Stanley Street and Mary AvenueCity:
Town of Poughkeepsie, NYCounty:
Dutchess County, NYArea:
New York, NY