Four people were killed in a fiery crash along the Taconic State Parkway in New York after a van crossed over the median and slammed into an oncoming car, according to police. A Sprinter van that was heading south along the highway near the Westchester County town of New Castle Wednesday evening when it crossed the median and into the northbound lanes, New York State Police said. It’s kind of a mystery why the vehicle drove into the oncoming traffic, but hey, accidents happen, right?
The van ended up crashing into a Honda sedan in the passing lane, according to police, causing it to overturn and was soon engulfed in flames. Three people inside the van were pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver of the Honda was taken to the hospital, but later died from their injuries. No one really knows who the victims are yet, but I’m sure their families are devastated by this tragic event. The person behind the wheel of the van was hospitalized in critical condition at Westchester Medical Center, according to police. I mean, it must have been a pretty intense crash to land them in critical condition, right?
Northbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway remained closed near mile marker 9.2 late Wednesday night, state police said. An investigation is ongoing, so I guess we’ll have to wait and see what they uncover. If you happened to witness the crash, or have any information that could help, you’re encouraged to contact New York State Police at (845) 677-7300. This is a developing story, so make sure to keep an eye out for updates. You never really know what other details might come to light. So, let’s stay tuned and see how this all unfolds.
