Update: Fatal motor vehicle accident in the town of Shandaken

After reviewing evidence developed by the Troop F Collision Reconstruction Unit and Forensic Investigation Unit, along with autopsy results and interviews from witnesses at the scene, it has been determined that the driver of the of the 2018 Maserati at the time of the crash was Michael Colangelo, age 31, Huntington Station, NY. The front passenger is identified as John Martinez, age 39, Hauppauge, NY.

The initial information indicating Martinez was the driver was partially based off witnesses who observed Martinez behind the wheel as the vehicle left the resort the night of May 20, 2018.  Further investigation revealed that Martinez and Colangelo switched positions at some point during the trip.

A preliminary analysis reveals the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway, and neither the driver or front seat passenger were wearing seatbelts. The investigation is continuing pending accident reconstruction and toxicology results.