Raymond Rattray, a NYC resident and SUNY New Paltz student, was dramatically killed at age 22 by a hit-and-run driver while walking home from college.
Rattray, who He was also a rugby player, was struck while walking on the shoulder of the southbound lane of Route 208 shortly after 5 pm Tuesday in New Paltz, an Ulster County town located 88 miles north of New York City.
Police discovered his body approximately 20 feet from the road. near Hawk Drive and Cross Creek Road a day later, Wednesday afternoon, reported ABC News.
Authorities said the victim was struck by a dark-colored sedan traveling south. The vehicle fled the scene but the police believe The car could be identified by the public because it suffered damage to the front passenger side.
School officials say Rattray was a senior studying philosophy in the Educational Opportunities Program and member of the Men’s Rugby Club.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information is asked to call the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office at (845) 338-3640 or (845) 340-3599.
The authorities remember that there is zero tolerance towards drivers who drive at excess speed and/or under the influence of alcohol and drugs..
Last month Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Angelica Law”, intended to keep drivers with prior suspensions off the road by charging repeat offenders who operate vehicles after committing five or more traffic violations that resulted in prior suspensions or revocations as a felony.
2024-01-26 15:25:00
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