New York

Gerald Filcher Killed in Accident at State Route 17K in Orange County, NY

Date of Accident
September 30, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Route 17K, Orange County, NY, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a driver at State Route 17K in Orange County, NY on September 30th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 10 a.m. Officials allege a commercial truck headed eastbound on Route 17K allegedly crossed a center line before colliding head-on with a westbound Toyota Tacoma. The driver of the Toyota, identified as 64-year-old Gerald Filcher, suffered fatal injuries in the crash. The truck operator, identified as 33-year-old Marcos Medina, was extricated from the truck by authorities. Reports indicate Median was later arrested on a charge of Criminally Negligent Homicide. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New York State Police
Vehicles Involved
Toyota Tacoma, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
State Route 17K
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Truck allegedly crossed a center line before colliding head-on with a Toyota Tacoma

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