4 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured After Taconic 2-Vehicle Crash: NYSP

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TOWN OF NEW CASTLE, NY — A tragedy on the Taconic State Parkway caused mayhem and brought traffic to a near standstill in Northern Westchester County.

The New York State Police say they are continuing to investigate the fatal, two-vehicle crash that took place Wednesday evening, near mile marker 9.2, in the Town of New Castle.

Investigators said a Sprinter van was traveling south, when it crossed the center median and entered the northbound lanes. The van then collided into a northbound Honda sedan, which was traveling in the passing lane.

The impact caused the Sprinter van to overturn and become engulfed in flames, according to NYSP. Three passengers of the van were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Honda, who was taken to the hospital, later died.

The driver of the Sprinter van was taken to Westchester Medical Center, and remains hospitalized in critical condition.

In an alert, shortly after the collision, state police said the northbound Taconic State Parkway was closed at Exit 8, in New Castle. All northbound traffic was required to take Exit 8, and drivers were asked to seek alternate routes.

In an advisory, New Castle police warned the public to avoid the Taconic State Parkway, from Exit 8 (Millwood/Briarcliff) to Exit 11 (Pinesbridge), while NYSP investigated the accident. Drivers were also warned that Route 100 was being used as a detour, which caused high traffic volume and congestion in the Millwood area of the town, as well as on nearby county and town roads.

The northbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway remained closed Wednesday night as the investigation continued.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information about the crash is being urged to contact state police at (845) 677-7300