Donald E. Briggs, 27, of Saugerties died Sunday, June 17 after apparently falling from the roof of 265 Main Street in Saugerties, New York State Police in Kingston reported. “Ulster County 911 received a report of an unresponsive person in the parking lot of 265 Main Street,” at approximately 6:08 a.m., the police report states.
An investigation by the State Police, Saugerties Police Department and the Ulster County Sheriff’s Department determined that Briggs had suffered fatal injuries resulting from the fall.
No signs of a struggle or apparent foul play were noted, and all information the police have obtained so far points to an accidental death. However, an autopsy is scheduled and the investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the New York State Police in Kingston at 338-1702.
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