An accident involving two motorcycles left one person dead Sunday afternoon.

Detectives from the Ulster County Sheriff's Office are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in the Town of Shawangunk Sunday Afternoon.

Sunday, at approximately 12:25 p.m. Deputies responded to a 911 call reporting a motor vehicle accident at Burlingham Road and Twin Oaks Lane in the Town of Shawangunk.

Upon arrival, Deputies determined that at least two motorcycles were involved in a collision.

A 2017 Harley Davidson traveling South on Burlington Road, left the roadway and struck a ditch. The operator sustained injuries and was air-lifted to Westchester Medical Center.

The passenger sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 2007 Harley Davidson traveling south on Burlingham Road was also involved in the collision.

The operator sustained facial trauma and was treated at the scene.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of all involved.

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