WOODBURY – State Police Thursday described how a four-car crash resulted in the death of one person and injuries to others the day before.
The 5:30 p.m. accident occurred on Route 6 in the Town of Woodbury.
The preliminary investigation determined that a 2021 Kia was traveling westbound on Route 6 when it rear-ended a second vehicle that was also going in the same direction.
The Kia then crossed over the double yellow line striking a third vehicle traveling in the eastbound lane of Route 6.
A fourth vehicle traveling westbound on Route 6 was struck by the second vehicle. That collision resulted from the rear-end impact by the Kia.
The passenger in the Kia was pronounced dead. The identity was with held pending notification of relatives.
The drivers of the Kia, second and third vehicle were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is continuing.
