Lighthouse damaged in possible hit-and-run crash

Police are investigating damage to the Hudson Athens Lighthouse, which they say was caused by a hit-and-run crash.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office received a report around 8:30 a.m. of extensive damage to the lighthouse dock and stairs. Investigators believe it happened sometime between 3 p.m. on Tuesday and 7 a.m. on Wednesday by an unknown vessel.

The Ulster County Sheriff’s Office has responded with Sonar equipment to determine if the vessel in question had damage that caused it to go underwater.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is also on scene assisting.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 518-943-3300 ext. 509.