Beekman pedestrian struck and killed on Route 55 after exiting bus
Beekman, NY – A midmorning commute ended in tragedy when a woman crossing Route 55 after stepping off a county bus was struck by a passing vehicle, prompting a multi-hour road closure and an ongoing investigation.
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office said the fatal car-pedestrian crash occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. on State Route 55 near Gardner Hollow Road in the Town of Beekman. Deputies responded to the scene and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Investigators identified the victim as Marissa L. Burke, 39, of Beekman. Preliminary findings indicate Burke was crossing Route 55 after disembarking from a Dutchess County LOOP bus when she was struck by a westbound 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Burke was transported to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The operator and sole occupant of the Jeep was not injured. Authorities confirmed the bus itself was not involved in the crash.
The Sheriff’s Office said the primary factor in the collision appears to be a failure to yield on the part of the pedestrian. At this time, no charges have been filed. The investigation is being handled by the Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau and Crash Investigation Unit.
The Beekman Fire Department assisted at the scene, and Route 55 was closed for approximately three hours while investigators processed the crash site.
Key Points
- A 39-year-old Beekman woman was killed in a car-pedestrian crash on Route 55
- The victim was struck after exiting a county LOOP bus
- No charges have been filed as the investigation continues
