Crash Leads to Vehicle Fire and 2 Injuries in Colonie
Photo by Mike CareyA two-car crash in Colonie resulted in a vehicle fire, 6/19/22.
Photo by Mike Careycrews extinguish a vehicle fire on Route 7 in Colonie
Photo by Mike Careycrews extinguish a vehicle fire following a crash on Route 7 in Colonie
Photo by Mike Careycrews at the scene of a vehicle fire on Route 7 in Colonie
Photo by Mike CareyA crash on Route 7 in Colonie led to a vehicle fire and left two hurt
COLONIE, NY - A two-car accident on Sunday, June 19th in Colonie left two people hurt.
Colonie police say 17-year-old Roman Olekoski of Troy was heading east on the ramp from Route 9 onto Route 7 when he lost control of his vehicle. They say he hit a sign before crossing two lanes of Route 7 and hitting a guardrail.
Before hitting the guardrail, Olekoski's car was hit by another eastbound vehicle driven by 38-year-old Daniel Kelly. Kelly's car then burst into flames. Everyone escaped Kelly's vehicle, but one passenger, 37-year-old Alicia Benamati, suffered unspecified injuries. A passenger in Olekoski's car, 17-year-old Mikiah Underdue, also suffered injuries. Both were taken to the hospital where the injuries were considered non-life-threatening.
The Latham and Boght fire departments responded along with Colonie EMS. Police say an investigation is continuing.
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