How to resolve AdBlock issue? MALTA — Two people were killed, following a multi-car accident Feb. 6 on I-87 in the town of Malta.
The incident occurred shortly after 3:39 early Sunday morning.
According to NY State Police, a preliminary investigation determined that 59-year-old Fred Baxtrome of Fort Edward, was traveling in the center lane of I-87 south in 2016 Honda SUV when he was struck from behind by 2018 Buick SUV operated by 28-year-old Jesica B. Dorronsoro of Halfmoon.
Dorronsoro lost control of her vehicle, crossed the median, and came to rest in the center lane of I-87 northbound. Two passengers in Baxtrome’s vehicle were transported to Saratoga Hospital for evaluation.
While Dorronsoro was disabled in the center lane of I-87 northbound she was assisted by passing motorist, 54-year-old David H. Johnson of Stony Creek.
Both Dorronsoro and Johnson were standing behind Dorronsoro’s vehicle when they were struck by a northbound box truck operated by 34-year-old Jennifer Aidoo of New Britain, CT.
Dorronsoro and Johnson were both declared dead at the scene. Aidoo was not injured in the collision. Police said the crash remains under investigation.
