Crash Report – Rte 17 & Phillipsburg Rd,

Goshen, NY

Report ID: 2024 September 25

NCIC#: Unknown

OFFICER ID#: Unknown

Traffic Unit(s) Involved: 2

Occupants: At least 2

Injuries/Fatalities: Yes

Vehicle Damage (If Any): Yes

Property Damage (other than vehicles): Unknown

Road Surface Condition: Unknown

Manner of Crash Impact (Single Vehicle, Angle, Left Turn, Rear-End, Head-On, Sideswipe, U-Turn, Other, Unknown): Head-on

Location of Pedestrian/Cyclist (If Any): N/A

Narrative

GOSHEN, NY – A 32-year-old man died Wednesday in a wrong-way crash involving a semi-truck along the highway in Goshen.

The accident happened around 10 p.m. on the westbound side of NY-17, just past the Phillipsburg overpass. This is southeast of West Hills Country Club.

Police say that 2008 Ford F150 entered the wrong side of the highway and collided head-on with a 2020 International tractor-trailer. Both vehicles ignited.

The driver of the Ford, identified as Amiel Maerling, died at the scene.

Medics transported the truck driver to the hospital with serious injuries.

A full investigation is underway to determine what might have caused the driver of the Ford to enter the wrong side of NY-17.

Anyone with information or tips to share can contact the New York State Police.

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