Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Orleans County Sheriff\u2019s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred January 1st, at 8:46 p.m. on Eagle Harbor Road in the Town of Gaines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two sisters, ages 18 and 13, were reportedly walking in the northbound lane of Eagle Harbor Road near the north end of the Hamlet of Eagle Harbor when they were struck by a vehicle operated by Zackery Harding, age 24, from Albion , N.Y. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 18-year-old, Theresa M. Karlak, of Albion, was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Rocky Sidari. The 13-year-old had minor injuries and was treated and released at the scene by EMS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The preliminary investigation indicates that a second vehicle had reportedly pulled over on the west shoulder. As the vehicle operated by Harding went out and around that vehicle the pedestrians were struck. Conditions at the scene were dark, heavy rain\/ice that may have contributed to this tragic accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation is continuing. The Sheriff\u2019s was assisted by NYSP Accident Reconstruction Unit, Albion Fire Dept., COVA Ambulance, and the O.C. Coroner\u2019s Office<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Press release The Orleans County Sheriff\u2019s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred January 1st, at 8:46 p.m. on Eagle Harbor Road in the Town of Gaines. Two sisters, ages 18 and 13, were reportedly walking in the northbound lane of Eagle Harbor Road near the north \u2026<\/p>\n