HORSEHEADS, NY — A driver died after a vehicle crashed and caught fire on State Route 13 on Dec. 22.
Schuyler County 911 received a report of an erratic vehicle traveling southbound on State Route 13 at approximately 2:09 p.m.
Troopers were dispatched to investigate.
Before locating the reported vehicle, troopers were redirected to a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle fire on State Route 13.
Upon arrival, troopers located a Subaru Forester that was fully engulfed in flames.
Initial attempts to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful due to the intensity of the fire.
Horseheads Town and County Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire.
After the fire was extinguished, troopers located a deceased individual in the driver’s seat of the vehicle.
Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling southbound on State Route 13 when it exited the roadway, struck a cattle fence, continued through a field for approximately 75 to 100 yards, and then struck a tree.
The Chemung County Medical Examiner was notified and responded to the scene.
An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death and to confirm the identity of the deceased.
The vehicle has been removed from the scene.
