KEENE, NY — New York State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle collision that occurred on NYS Route 73 on Nov. 17.
Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 3:52 p.m.
A white 2024 Freightliner tractor-trailer operated by Samuel L. Stoner, 35, of Clifton Park, was traveling east on NYS Route 73 when he lost control due to slush on the roadway, according to police.
The trailer jackknifed and entered the westbound lane.
A blue 2022 Ford Escape operated by Tracy L. Mauler, 57, of Saranac Lake, with passenger Beverly A. Pickreign, 84, also of Saranac Lake, was traveling westbound and was unable to avoid the jackknifed tractor-trailer, resulting in a collision.
A blue 2018 Toyota Scion traveling behind Mauler attempted to avoid the crash and made slight contact with the tractor-trailer before continuing off the roadway and striking a rock wall.
Local fire and rescue personnel responded and evaluated all involved parties.
Stoner and the occupants in the Toyota were uninjured.
Pickreign was transported to Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake and later transferred to UVM Medical Center for further treatment, where she is listed in critical condition.
Mauler was unresponsive at the scene and was pronounced deceased by the Essex County Coroner.
