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Hudson Valley Police Chief Loses Son In Tragic Crash

A police chief's son was killed in a motorcycle crash after finishing a 12-hour shift, sparking grief in the community. The incident has prompted an outpouring of support for the chief and his family

Original reporting · hudsonvalleypost.com

Original: “Hudson Valley Police Chief’s Son Killed After Overnight Shift”

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Hudson Valley Police Chief’s Son Killed After Overnight Shift
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Key points from Hudson Valley Post’s report

  • The son of a Hudson Valley police chief was killed in a motorcycle crash after finishing a 12-hour shift.
  • The police chief has asked for privacy as he and his family grieve the loss of his son.
  • A fundraiser has been set up to support the chief's family, with all donations going directly to them.
  • The police chief has served in law enforcement for many years, including as a New York State Trooper.
  • The community is coming together to support the chief and his family during this difficult time.

A tragic accident has shaken the Hudson Valley police community, according to Hudson Valley Post. The son of a local police chief was killed in a motorcycle crash, leaving many in mourning.

The victim, a 36-year-old man, had just completed a long overnight shift with NJ Transit before the fatal crash occurred. He was riding his motorcycle home when the accident happened in Wayne, New Jersey.

The police chief, who lost his son, is now grieving and has asked for privacy during this difficult time. The community is coming together to support the chief and his family, Hudson Valley Post reported.

The Town of Goshen Police Department expressed deep sadness over the loss, and another local police department also released a statement. The departments are showing their support for the chief, who has served in law enforcement for many years.

Before becoming the police chief, he worked as a New York State Trooper, and his son was familiar to many officers. The son's visits to the police station over the years made him a well-known figure in the community.

A fundraiser has been set up to help the chief's family, and the police department has verified that all donations will go directly to them. The community is rallying around the chief and his family during this difficult time.

The police chief has spoken publicly about his loss, saying it has changed him and he will need time to grieve. He thanked the community for their support and asked for privacy as he and his family mourn the loss of his son.

Questions and answers

What happened to the police chief's son?

He was killed in a motorcycle crash after finishing a 12-hour shift with NJ Transit.

How can people support the police chief's family?

A fundraiser has been set up, and all donations will go directly to the family.

How is the police chief coping with the loss?

He has spoken publicly about his grief and has asked for time to mourn the loss of his son.

Read the full story at Hudson Valley Post More from Friday, October 30, 2026’s edition