New Details: Horrific Head-On Wrong-Way Crash Kills 1 In Hudson Valley

Many details are being revealed following a fiery crash in Orange County that left one person dead.

The accident in Orange County forced officials to close all 6 lanes of Route 17 in Goshen from Wednesday night until early Thursday morning.

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New York State Police Release Details, Started In Sullivan County

According to State Police, the incident started in Sullivan County Wednesday night after reports were received that a 2008 Ford F150 was heading in the wrong direction.

The Ford drove in the wrong direction on Route 17 from about exit 118 to exit 122. A City of Middletown police officer and a New York State Police trooper both spotted the vehicle in the wrong direction and "pursued the vehicle in an effort to stop it," police say.

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Around Exit 122 the Ford slammed head-on into a a 2020 International tractor-trailer.

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The crash caused both vehicles to become fully engulfed in flames. The driver of the Ford was identified as 32-year-old Amiel Maerling of Greenfield Park New York.

He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The operator of the tractor-trailer received serious injuries and was transported to Garnet Medical Center.

Investigation Continues

The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

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Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or observed the wrong-way Ford 150 before the collision is asked to call the New York State Police at 845-344-5300 and reference RMS number NY2400711498.

Video from the scene can be seen below:

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