New York

Two People Killed in Accident at I-86 in Big Flats, NY

Published on: April 25, 2023

Date of Accident
April 23, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-86, Big Flats, NY, USA

What Happened

New York State Police are investigating a crash that killed two people at I-86 in Big Flats, NY on April 23rd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. Investigators believe a vehicle operated by 76-year-old Eduard Edelshteyn was headed westbound before allegedly crossing lanes of traffic and collided with a disabled tractor-trailer. Officials say the tractor-trailer was parked in a northbound shoulder at the time. Two people in the passenger vehicle were killed in the collision. Edelshteyn and another passenger, identified as Alla Fedosova, were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New York State Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-86
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger car collided with a disabled tractor-trailer

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