DUTCHESS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Poughkeepsie, New York
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
Contact: Lt. John Watterson
845-486-3860
The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office reports the investigation into a one-car double-fatal auto accident, which occurred on West Dover Rd in the Town of Pawling at approximately 2:25 am on 12/10/11.
Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of West Dover Rd near River Rd in response to a 911 call for an auto accident, and upon arrival there was one car rolled over with two injured occupants inside. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, and investigation has revealed their identities to be Tiffiny Holder (age 24 of Pawling) and George Mooers 3rd (age 31 of Wingdale).
The investigation is continuing however preliminary investigation has revealed that the vehicle, a 2002 Honda Accord, was being operated northbound on West Dover Rd when it exited the roadway while going through a curve. The vehicle then struck an embankment, overturned, and struck a tree before coming to final rest off of the eastern side of the roadway. It appears as though Miss Holder was the vehicle operator and Mr. Mooers was the front seat passenger, and both subjects appear to have been wearing their seatbelts. Investigation into the exact cause(s) of the crash is continuing, however at this time it appears as though unsafe speed was a significant factor.
The investigation is continuing by members of the Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Unit, and more information may be provided as it becomes available. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the New York State Police, the Pawling Fire Department, and the Dutchess County Medical Examiner’s Office.
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