2 Killed Fleeing Police On Route 9 In Upstate New York

New York State police say two people lost their lives during a police chase on Route 9.

State Police investigated a double-fatal motorcycle crash in Glens Falls on Saturday.

Double-Fatal Motorcycle Crash In Glens Falls, New York

On May 3, 2025, just after midnight, New York State Police responded to reports of a motorcycle crash on Bacon Street in Glens Falls, NY.

The driver was identified as 38-year-old Alex S. Morehouse, 38 of Warrensburg, New York. The passenger was 38-year-old Suzie J. Etu, 38 of South Glens Falls.

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Both sustained what police describe as "severe injuries."

Morehouse was declared deceased at the scene while Etu later died at Glens Falls Hospital.

The two were dating, according to Facebook.

Police Say Motorcycle Crashed After Fleeing Police

According to police, just a few minutes before the fatal crash, Troopers tried to stop the motorcycle on Route 9 near the intersection of Hidden Farm Road in Queensbury for an alleged speeding violation.

Despite police using their emergency light the motorcycle didn't pull over and fled the scene, police say.

Police stopped chasing at the intersection of State Route 9 and Lafayette Street due to public safety concerns "caused by the motorcycle's reckless speed."

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A short time later, the fleeing motorcycle hit a curb and crashed on Bacon Street.

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The investigation into the fatal crash is ongoing.

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