4 killed in crash on Taconic State Parkway in Westchester County – NBC New York
4 folks have been killed in a fiery crash alongside the Taconic State Parkway in New York after a van crossed over the median and slammed into an oncoming automobile, in accordance with police.
A Sprinter van was heading south alongside the freeway close to the Westchester County city of New Citadel Wednesday night when it crossed the median and into the northbound lanes, New York State Police stated. It was not instantly clear why the car drove into the oncoming visitors.
The van rammed right into a Honda sedan within the passing lane, in accordance with police, inflicting it to overturn and was quickly engulfed in flames. Three folks contained in the van have been pronounced lifeless on the scene, police stated.
The driving force of the Honda was taken to the hospital, however later died from their accidents. Not one of the victims have but been recognized.
The particular person behind the wheel of the van was hospitalized in essential situation at Westchester Medical Middle, in accordance with police.
Northbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway remained closed close to mile marker 9.2 late Wednesday evening, state police stated. An investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses of the crash, or anybody with related data, was urged to contact New York State Police at (845) 677-7300.
