State Police investigate fatal crash in Westchester County
25 February 2022
NEW YORK STATE POLICE
Major Carla A. DiRienzo
Troop T Commander
Major Carla A. DiRienzo
Troop T Commander
PRESS RELEASE
On February 24, 2022, at about 10 p.m., State Police responded to a reported crash on I-287 in the town of Harrison, Westchester County.The preliminary investigation determined that George S. Wilkinson, 37, of White Plains, NY, was driving eastbound in the left hand lane at a high rate of speed when he veered into the center lane and struck a vehicle being driven by Leah D. Gardiner, 51, of Stamford, CT. Wilkinson lost control of his vehicle, which crossed all three lanes and went over the guiderail, striking a large sign and catching fire.
On February 24, 2022, at about 10 p.m., State Police responded to a reported crash on I-287 in the town of Harrison, Westchester County.The preliminary investigation determined that George S. Wilkinson, 37, of White Plains, NY, was driving eastbound in the left hand lane at a high rate of speed when he veered into the center lane and struck a vehicle being driven by Leah D. Gardiner, 51, of Stamford, CT. Wilkinson lost control of his vehicle, which crossed all three lanes and went over the guiderail, striking a large sign and catching fire.
Wilkinson was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardiner was not injured.
