The New York State Police at SP Hornell responded to a report of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle at approximately 5:53 p.m. on March 30, 2025, at Pine Knoll Park, a trailer park in the town of Hornellsville. Upon arrival, Troopers discovered that two individuals, a 57 and 56-year-old, had been struck by a vehicle on a farm equipment access path adjacent to the trailer park.
Preliminary investigation determined that Walter P. Golden,
age 40, of Arkport, NY, was operating a 2011 Cadillac SUV when he intentionally
struck the victims.
57-year-old sustained serious non-life-threatening
injuries. He was treated at St. James Hospital and has since been released.
56-year-old suffered serious life-threatening
injuries and was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital and remains in the ICU
in critical condition.
Golden was located by responding Troopers in the area. Golden was taken into custody and transported to SP Hornell. Golden has been charged with two counts of Assault 1st (B Felony) and was transported to Steuben County Jail CAP arraignment.
