Grahamsville, NY woman killed in motor vehicle crash in Liberty, NY
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Pierce V. Gallagher
Troop F Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On July 20, 2018 at approximately 9:20 a.m., State Police Liberty responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of State Route 17 westbound exit 100A.
Investigation revealed that a 2015 Mercedes Benz, operated by Edward Schaffner, 77. of Ramsey, NJ, exited State Route 17 west at exit 100A. The operator of the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign at the end of the ramp and made a right turn on State Route 55, crossing the double yellow lines going into the opposite lane of traffic striking a 2006 Ford Explorer head on that was traveling west on State Route 55. The operator of the Explorer, Ann M. Powers, 73, of Grahamsville, NY. was pronounced deceased at the scene by Sullivan County Coroner Elton Harris.
Mr. Schaffner suffered internal injuries and was transported to Catskill Regional Medical Center by ambulance. He was later transported to Westchester Medical Center for further treatment.
Investigation is ongoing.
