State Police members investigate a motorcycle versus train fatal

press release

On September 14, 2024, at approximately 11:51 a.m., New York State Police members responded to Ashley Road in the town of Beekmantown for a motorcycle versus train collision. An investigation determined a 2005 Harley Davidson, operated by Michael M. LaPierre, age 66, of West Chazy, NY, was traveling southwest on Ashley Road. LaPierre failed to observe the railroad crossing armbar in the down position, striking the bar, and ejecting him off the motorcycle onto the railroad tracks. LaPierre was struck by the train and pronounced deceased on the scene.

This is an ongoing investigation.