Zachary Yeager Killed in Fatal Crash in Northumberland, NY
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: June 18, 2023
Yeager was pronounced dead on the scene.
Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Northumberland
Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on June 17th in Northumberland, New York. The incident involved a pedestrian and two vehicles, one of which was driven by Jaralyn Muzio, 40, of Queensbury.
According to reports, at around 10:51 p.m., police received a call about a traffic crash involving a pedestrian on New York State Route 32. Zachary Yeager, 42, of Northumberland had been walking southbound on Route 32 when he was struck by a car traveling in the same direction.
The impact caused Yeager to be thrown into the northbound lane where he was hit again by Muzio's vehicle. Sadly, Yeager died at the scene.
Further investigation revealed that Muzio had been driving with a blood alcohol content greater than .08%. As such she has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. She has since been released on appearance tickets to the Northumberland Town Court.
The Sheriff’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is still investigating this tragic incident.
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Tags: New York, Fatality, Auto, DUI, Pedestrian, Fatalcrash, Drunkdriving, Albany, Northumberland, Zachary Yeager, Justicefor Zachary
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Zachary Yeager
- Vehicles:
- car, 2012 Acura TSX
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- New York
- City:
- Northumberland
- Location:
- New York State Route 32 in Northumberland
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-06-17
- Time of Incident:
- 10:51 p.m.
New York State Route 32 in Northumberland
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