Hit And Run Investigation Ongoing

by Bea Peterson
An inquiry to the NYS Police Public Information Office regarding the status of the September 2 hit and run accident on Route 22 in Hoosick involving bicyclist Matthew Ratelle of Petersburgh received this response from Trooper Mark Cepiel. [private]”The incident involving  Matthew Ratelle is an ongoing investigation and as such no specific details can be released, including medical information. I will confirm though that Mr. Ratelle is alive and remains in a coma.”[/private]