Tragic Crash on Route 149 Claims Life of Queensbury Woman

GRANVILLE, N.Y. — A devastating single-vehicle crash on Route 149 in Washington County has left the community mourning the loss of 42-year-old Hope R. Gonzalez of Queensbury. New York State Police responded to the incident just before 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, after receiving reports of a heavily damaged SUV off the right side of the roadway near Granville.

Upon arrival, troopers found the vehicle abandoned with no driver or passengers in sight. The Granville Fire Department and EMS joined the effort, searching the immediate area but initially finding no one. The investigation took a somber turn when, at approximately 12:20 p.m., authorities located a body about 80 feet from the crash site in a densely wooded area. The deceased was later identified as Gonzalez.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. Authorities are working to determine whether Gonzalez was ejected from the vehicle, left it on her own, or if other factors contributed to her death. The rugged terrain and thick woods along Route 149 complicated the search efforts, potentially delaying the discovery of her body.

Investigators are examining roadway evidence and the SUV’s damage while awaiting autopsy results to clarify the timeline and cause of death. At this time, no indications of foul play have been reported, and police have not disclosed whether speed, weather, or medical conditions may have played a role in the incident.

The New York State Police are seeking public assistance to piece together the events leading up to the crash. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact the State Police. As the investigation continues, the loss of Hope R. Gonzalez has left her family, friends, and the Queensbury community grappling with grief, hoping for answers to this heartbreaking tragedy.

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