SALINA — New York State Police responded to a serious hit-and-run crash on I-90 westbound near mile marker 284.8 at approximately 6:08 a.m. on Feb. 21.
A preliminary investigation determined that a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, operated by Christopher J. Hernandez, 23, of Newark, lost control and swerved.
This caused a Ford F-550, driven by Barry J. Darling, 41, of Solvay, to brake and exit the north shoulder of the roadway to avoid a collision.
A 2016 Jeep Compass, operated by Christopher Baker, 22, of South Glens Falls, then rear-ended the Ford F-550 and partially entered the passing lane, where it was struck by a westbound Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by Sarjo Drammeh, 35, of Wisconsin.
The tractor-trailer fled the scene but was later located at the Seneca Service Area on the Thruway.
Baker was transported to Upstate University Hospital with serious injuries.
A front-seat passenger in the Jeep, Anneka Pray, 18, of Corfu, was transported to Upstate in critical condition.
Darling was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital with minor injuries.
The investigation remains ongoing.
