Update: State Police investigate vehicle-dirt bike collision in Chazy NY

Press Release

Update:

On January 13, 2025, at approximately 5:55 p.m., New York State Police responded to State Route 9 in the town of Chazy for a reported vehicle versus dirt bike collision involving serious personal injury.

An investigation determined that a mini gas-operated dirt bike, operated by a 14-year-old male with a 13-year-old male passenger, both from Chazy, Clinton County, was traveling south on State Route 9 in the middle of the roadway with no lights equipped on the bike. A tan 1998 Buick La Sabre, operated by Hannah R. Bessette, age 23, of Chazy, Clinton County, was also traveling south on State Route 9 when she failed to observe the dirt bike and struck it from the rear.

As a result of the collision, both juveniles were ejected from the dirt bike and sustained injuries. Bessette was not injured.

The 14- and 13-year-old males were transported to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital for further medical treatment. The 14-year-old male sustained minor injuries, and the 13-year-old male sustained life-threatening injuries and is currently listed in critical condition.

Further investigation determined there were no signs of impairment, and no criminal activity was identified on the part of Bessette.

This investigation remains ongoing.