An investigation revealed that Bill Jesshope of Fishkill was operating a 2008 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic “trike” northbound on State Route 9 when he exited the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a utility pole, state police said.
Police from the Cortlandt barracks responded to the area of State Route 9 and Old Highland Turnpike after receiving notification of the accident around 9:58 p.m. motorcycle crash.
Jesshope was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The State Police were assisted by the Putnam County Coroner’s Office.
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