Kingston Police Searching for Driver After Serious Hit-and-Run Accident

A late-night hit-and-run in Kingston has left a pedestrian hospitalized with serious injuries, and now police are asking for the public's help as they work to identify the driver responsible.

Hit-And-Run Accident in Kingston, NY

According to the City of Kingston Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of Broadway and Liberty Street at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, after receiving reports that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

Hit and Run in Kingston, NY

When officers arrived, they found the victim seriously injured. The pedestrian was initially taken to Health Alliance Hospital before being transferred to Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital, where they remain hospitalized while recovering from what police described as serious physical injuries.

Driver Flees Scene After Striking Pedestrian

Investigators say the driver never stopped after hitting the pedestrian and instead fled the scene. At this time, police have not released a description of the vehicle or the driver, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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Hit-and-run crashes like this are especially frustrating because they leave victims not only dealing with serious injuries but also searching for answers about who was responsible. Police are hopeful someone in the community saw something that could help identify the driver.

Police Asking for the Public's Help

If you were in the area of Broadway and Liberty Street around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, and saw anything suspicious or have information that could help identify the driver, Kingston Police want to hear from you.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jason Charest at (845) 943-5740.

As always, what may seem like a small detail could end up being the piece investigators need to identify the driver and bring some answers to the victim and their family.