Subaru driver, 84, hits two walkers at Taconic rest stop
State police say the 2014 vehicle crossed a curb during a parking attempt, injuring pedestrians aged 67 and 71 in LaGrange.
By Nia Foster ·
An 84-year-old driver struck two pedestrians at the Taste of New York rest area on the Taconic State Parkway on Friday afternoon. The collision occurred near mile marker 46.6 in LaGrange, involving a 2014 Subaru and two walkers on the sidewalk.
New York State Police received a dispatch for a personal injury crash involving a motor vehicle and pedestrians at approximately 2:20 p.m. on Friday, November 27. The location is a popular stop for travelers moving through the Hudson Valley region.
Investigators identified the driver as Charles W. Schaubhut, an 84-year-old resident of Hudson. The two pedestrians struck by the vehicle are residents of Hillsdale, aged 67 and 71. Police reported that Schaubhut was attempting to park in a designated space at the rest stop.
The driver accelerated during the maneuver, causing the vehicle to travel over the curb and onto the sidewalk where the two pedestrians were walking. The impact resulted in injuries for all three parties involved in the crash.
State police said the injuries to the pedestrians and the driver were believed to be non-life-threatening. All three individuals were transported to local hospitals for medical treatment following the incident.
The crash highlights safety concerns at highway rest areas where drivers and pedestrians share limited space. The Taconic State Parkway runs through the town of LaGrange, connecting the lower Hudson Valley to New York City.
