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Taconic Parkway crash kills 2 people in Clinton

Authorities said a southbound car driven by Johnny Polanco, 19, of Bloomingburg crossed the median Sunday and slammed into a northbound car.

News 12 Staff

May 7, 2025, 12:36 PM

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Two people were killed in a crash on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County.

Authorities said a southbound car driven by Johnny Polanco, 19, of Bloomingburg crossed the median Sunday and slammed into a northbound car. The second vehicle was driven by Robert Clark, of Wappingers Falls, who was in his 70s.

Polanco was thrown from his vehicle. Clark was trapped inside his car.

Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.

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