State Police are investigating a fatal vehicle crash in the town of Thompson

State Police are investigating a fatal vehicle crash in the town of Thompson

NEW YORK STATE POLICE

 Major Pierce V. Gallagher
 Troop F Commander

PRESS RELEASE

State police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on October 16, 2018, at approximately 10:15 p.m. on State Route 17 in the town of Thompson.

Troopers responded to a two-car motor vehicle accident on State Route 17 at exit 103 in the town of Thompson. The current investigation indicates that a 2015 Toyota, operated by Patrick Collins, age 50, of East Stroudsburg, PA was traveling east in the westbound lane of State Route 17 and struck a 2002 Honda traveling west. Luiz Diaz, 33 of Monticello, the driver of the Honda, was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger Cynthia Acevedo, 27, of Monticello was flown to Westchester Medical Center. Collins was also flown to Westchester Medical Center.

The investigation is ongoing. State Police are asking anyone with any information to contact the New York State Police Wurtsboro at 845-888-2681

 

Author: Harlem Valley News