Delmar Community Mourns Kevin P. Hynes Following August 24 Delaware Avenue Crash

 Kevin P. Hynes, 62, of Wynantskill, New York, is being remembered after injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision on Delaware Avenue in Delmar ultimately claimed his life. The crash occurred on August 24, 2026, near Fisher Boulevard, beginning a difficult period for Hynes, his family and those who knew him. His death over the weekend has brought renewed sadness to loved ones who are now facing the loss of a man whose life was connected to family, friendships and years of shared memories.

The Bethlehem Police Department said the collision was reported at approximately 7:27 a.m. Emergency personnel responded to the roadway, where firefighters and medical crews worked to assist those involved. Investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the collision and the movements of the vehicles involved. What initially appeared to be a serious roadway event ultimately resulted in Hynes sustaining injuries that required hospital treatment and later proved too severe for him to overcome.

According to investigators, 71-year-old Daniel Holleran of Holland, Pennsylvania, was attempting to make a left turn when police determined that he failed to yield the right of way. Holleran’s vehicle began entering the lane where Hynes was traveling. Hynes avoided a direct impact with Holleran’s vehicle, but the evasive maneuver changed the path of his vehicle and sent it into the eastbound lane of Delaware Avenue, where it collided head-on with a vehicle operated by Christopher M. Hadsell, 48, of East Berne.

Hynes was seriously injured and transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Despite those efforts, he later died from injuries connected to the August 24 collision. Police said their investigation determined that alcohol and illegal substances were not contributing factors. Holleran was issued a Uniform Traffic Ticket for failing to yield the right of way while making a left turn, under New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1141. The citation reflects the traffic determination made during the investigation.

For Hynes’s family and friends, however, the official details tell only one part of the story. A roadway investigation can establish how vehicles moved and what traffic rules were involved, but it cannot capture the personal meaning of a life that has ended. Kevin was a son, friend, relative and member of a community, and those who knew him will now remember the conversations, experiences and familiar moments that made him part of their lives.

Sudden grief often arrives alongside ordinary memories. A familiar place, a past conversation or a simple routine can bring someone vividly to mind. For those mourning Kevin, these memories may become especially important as they adjust to his absence. While the circumstances of the collision explain how his final days unfolded, his loved ones will naturally focus on the years that came before it and the relationships that gave his life meaning.

Funeral and memorial arrangements for Kevin P. Hynes were not included in the available information. Additional personal details about his family, career and interests have also not been publicly provided. Respecting those limits allows his loved ones to determine how they wish to honor him. In the days ahead, friends and relatives may gather to share stories, remember his personality and support one another through the difficult process of saying goodbye.

Kevin P. Hynes leaves behind memories that extend far beyond the Delaware Avenue collision. His death has brought sorrow to Wynantskill, Delmar and the people who knew him, while the circumstances of the crash have now been addressed through the police investigation. For those closest to Kevin, his life will be remembered through the people he cared about, the experiences they shared and the moments that cannot be replaced. As his family mourns, may those memories provide comfort and help preserve the legacy of a life deeply valued by those who knew him.