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A preliminary investigation determined that a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Christopher J. Hernandez, 23, of Newark, NY, lost control and swerved, causing a Ford F-550, driven by Barry J. Darling, 41, of Solvay, NY, to brake and exit the north shoulder of the roadway to avoid a collision.
A 2016 Jeep Compass, operated by Christopher Baker, 22, of South Glens Falls, NY, then rear-ended the Ford F-550 and partially entered the passing lane, where it was struck by a westbound Freightliner tractor-trailer operated by Sarjo Drammeh, 35, of Wisconsin. The tractor-trailer fled the scene but was later located at the Seneca Service Area on the Thruway.
Injuries:
• Christopher Baker (Jeep operator) was transported to Upstate University Hospital with serious injuries.
• Anneka Pray, 18, of Corfu, NY (Jeep front passenger), was transported to Upstate in critical condition.
• Barry J. Darling (Ford F-550 operator) was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital with minor injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing.