NYS POLICE
Press Release
On March 14, 2026, at approximately 11:08 a.m., troopers from the Montgomery barracks responded to a report of an individual who had jumped from the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge in the town of Newburgh.
A preliminary investigation determined that at approximately 11:03 a.m., a 28-year-old male from Newburgh, NY, jumped from a section of the bridge where the protective fencing is lower.
The New York State Police Underwater Recovery Team (URT) responded to the scene and recovered the individual’s body from the Hudson River at approximately 1:54 p.m.
The New York State Police were assisted on scene by the Town of Newburgh Police Department, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Newburgh Fire Department, Middle Hope Fire Department and Town of Newburgh EMS.
The investigation is ongoing.
Contact Troop F Public Information Officer: Trooper Jennifer Alvarez
Troop F Commander:
Major Andre R. Terry
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New York State Police Troop F Headquarters
Middletown NY, 10941