Death of man, 76, on Menands bike trail ruled homicide

Death of man, 76, on Menands bike trail ruled homicide

A 76-year-old Troy man was killed on the Menands Hudson Bike Trail on Thursday in what police are calling a homicide.

A 76-year-old Troy man was killed on the Menands Hudson Bike Trail on Thursday in what police are calling a homicide.

State Police responded to the bike trail at around 4 p.m. to investigate a suspicious death. The man, identified as Daniel Frament, was found unresponsive and died at the scene. Because of the man’s injuries, State Police were called to investigate.

An autopsy conducted on Friday determined that the cause of death was severe head trauma, State Police said.

Anyone who may have been in the area Thursday morning or afternoon is being asked to call 518-457-9528 or email crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.

The news was concerning to people who frequent the trail.

Ernie Lawya, of Watervliet, said his wife and children walk the path every day.

“It’s not the safest thing for them to be down here by themselves because it’s secluded or the bike trails are secluded as well,” he said.