MARBLETOWN – A passenger in a car was killed when the vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle that crossed into the opposite lane of traffic on Route 209 in the Town of Marbletown on Sunday.
State Police said a northbound vehicle veered into the southbound lane striking the other car near the intersection of Pine Tree Lane.
The drivers of both vehicles were transported to the Health Alliance Broadway Campus emergency room where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries and later transferred to Albany Medical Center.
The passenger was pronounced dead at the Health Alliance Broadway ER.
No charges were filed and the investigation is continuing.
A section of Route 209 between Old Route 209 and Marcott Road was closed in both directions during the initial response and investigation.
Assisting at the scene were the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, Town of Hurley Fire Department, Town of Marbletown Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Spring Lake Fire Department and Mobile Life paramedics.
