Poll of the Day > Twenty dead in vehicle crash in update New York.

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WastelandCowboy 10/07/18 7:18:59 PM #1:	https://www.npr.org/2018/10/07/655398164/20-dead-in-new-york-limo-crash-called-the-most-deadly-accident-in-years Twenty people died on Saturday after a limousine crashed in upstate New York, in what safety officials are calling the nation's worst road accident in nearly a decade. The crash occurred when a 2001 Ford Excursion limousine, carrying people through the historic town of Schoharie, about 45 minutes west of Albany, failed to stop at an intersection with State Route 30, said Christopher Fiore, first deputy superintendent of the New York State Police. The limousine crashed into a 2015 Toyota Highlander parked near the Apple Barrel Country Store. All 18 people in the limo, including the driver, died. Two pedestrians who were struck also lost their lives. "This is the most deadly transportation accident in this country since February of 2009," National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt told reporters. The names of the victims have not been released because next of kin were being notified, the New York State Police said in a statement. Their bodies were transported to the Albany Medical Center, where autopsies were being conducted on each person. Investigators were trying to identify victims based on the license plates of cars parked in front of the home of a couple that reportedly rented the limousine, according to The New York Times. Schoharie County's emergency line received calls about the accident around 1:55 p.m., the police said. State and county officers, as well as fire and EMS agencies, rushed to the scene. Witnesses described commotion as first responders broke windows in an attempt to rescue victims. "I heard some screaming. It looked serious because people were running back and forth," local resident Bridey Finegan told WNYT NewsChannel 13. "That limo was coming down that hill probably over 60 miles per hour," Jessica Kirby, manager of the Apple Barrel Country Store, told the New York Times. Photos from the scene bore the signs of a bad collision; the ground was torn up, debris was strewn on the grass and nearby trees were frayed. "The intersection is a very dangerous intersection," Schoharie Town Supervisor Alan Tavenner told WAMC. He added that there had been "at least two instances where tractor trailers lost their brakes and went through the intersection," leading the New York State Department of Transportation to ban them from Route 30. Two investigations are underway one by the National Transportation Safety Board and another by the New York State Police. Federal investigators are expected to be on the scene for about five days, reconstructing what happened. As part of their investigation, officials plan to look into the condition of the roadway, the driver, the vehicle and the company, Sumwalt of the NTSB said at the press conference. Authorities did not say where the limo was headed or coming from. The driver and front seat passengers were required to wear seat belts but those in the back would not have been, Fiore said. <cite>WastelandCowboy posted [p:910136740] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote>https://www.npr.org/2018/10/07/655398164/20-dead-in-new-york-limo-crash-called-the-most-deadly-accident-in-years <quote>Twenty people died on Saturday after a limousine crashed in upstate New York, in what safety officials are calling the nation's worst road accident in nearly a decade. The crash occurred when a 2001 Ford Excursion limousine, carrying people through the historic town of Schoharie, about 45 minutes west of Albany, failed to stop at an intersection with State Route 30, said Christopher Fiore, first deputy superintendent of the New York State Police. The limousine crashed into a 2015 Toyota Highlander parked near the Apple Barrel Country Store. All 18 people in the limo, including the driver, died. Two pedestrians who were struck also lost their lives. "This is the most deadly transportation accident in this country since February of 2009," National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt told reporters. The names of the victims have not been released because next of kin were being notified, the New York State Police said in a statement. Their bodies were transported to the Albany Medical Center, where autopsies were being conducted on each person. Investigators were trying to identify victims based on the license plates of cars parked in front of the home of a couple that reportedly rented the limousine, according to The New York Times. Schoharie County's emergency line received calls about the accident around 1:55 p.m., the police said. State and county officers, as well as fire and EMS agencies, rushed to the scene. Witnesses described commotion as first responders broke windows in an attempt to rescue victims. "I heard some screaming. It looked serious because people were running back and forth," local resident Bridey Finegan told WNYT NewsChannel 13. "That limo was coming down that hill probably over 60 miles per hour," Jessica Kirby, manager of the Apple Barrel Country Store, told the New York Times. Photos from the scene bore the signs of a bad collision; the ground was torn up, debris was strewn on the grass and nearby trees were frayed. "The intersection is a very dangerous intersection," Schoharie Town Supervisor Alan Tavenner told WAMC. He added that there had been "at least two instances where tractor trailers lost their brakes and went through the intersection," leading the New York State Department of Transportation to ban them from Route 30. Two investigations are underway one by the National Transportation Safety Board and another by the New York State Police. Federal investigators are expected to be on the scene for about five days, reconstructing what happened. As part of their investigation, officials plan to look into the condition of the roadway, the driver, the vehicle and the company, Sumwalt of the NTSB said at the press conference. Authorities did not say where the limo was headed or coming from. The driver and front seat passengers were required to wear seat belts but those in the back would not have been, Fiore said. </quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
WastelandCowboy 10/07/18 7:19:03 PM #2:	The small town is known to attract tourists in the autumn as leaves change. The Apple Barrel Country Store, which was open when the crash happened, posted a message on Facebook about the "horrific accident in front of our business today." The store asked for people to "come and share your smiles, love, friendship and hugs with us." It said it was collecting donations for local volunteer emergency services. "My heart breaks for the 20 people who lost their lives in this horrific accident on Saturday in Schoharie," the state's Democratic governor, Andrew Cuomo, said in a statement. He directed state agencies to provide "every resource necessary" to aid in New York's investigation. "May God bless the families who lost loved ones, as well as my dear friends from Schoharie emergency service agencies who responded," Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on Twitter. <cite>WastelandCowboy posted [p:910136745] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote><quote>The small town is known to attract tourists in the autumn as leaves change. The Apple Barrel Country Store, which was open when the crash happened, posted a message on Facebook about the "horrific accident in front of our business today." The store asked for people to "come and share your smiles, love, friendship and hugs with us." It said it was collecting donations for local volunteer emergency services. "My heart breaks for the 20 people who lost their lives in this horrific accident on Saturday in Schoharie," the state's Democratic governor, Andrew Cuomo, said in a statement. He directed state agencies to provide "every resource necessary" to aid in New York's investigation. "May God bless the families who lost loved ones, as well as my dear friends from Schoharie emergency service agencies who responded," Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on Twitter.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kyuubi4269 10/07/18 7:25:54 PM #3:	New York Patch 2.1: - Fixed issue with limousine traction. --- Doctor Foxx posted... The demonizing of soy has a lot to do with xenophobic ideas. <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted [p:910137130] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote>New York Patch 2.1: - Fixed issue with limousine traction.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Playsaver 10/08/18 4:26:08 PM #4:	As it seems now the accident is a perfect storm of bad decisions of the owner of the limo company and their employees. I live not that far from where this happened. We are all very sad that this happened. The owners couldn't have done a better job of terrorizing people if they had tried. <cite>Playsaver posted [p:910185367] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote>As it seems now the accident is a perfect storm of bad decisions of the owner of the limo company and their employees. I live not that far from where this happened. We are all very sad that this happened. The owners couldn't have done a better job of terrorizing people if they had tried.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 10/08/18 4:55:56 PM #5:	Damn that is awful, not one survivor Always wear seatbelts folks, it might not save you but youve got a heck of a better chance than if you arent strapped in and get turned into a human bullet when the car stops suddenly --- If they drag you through the mud, it doesnt change whats in your blood <cite>Mead posted [p:910187101] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote>Damn that is awful, not one survivor Always wear seatbelts folks, it might not save you but youve got a heck of a better chance than if you arent strapped in and get turned into a human bullet when the car stops suddenly</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
helIy 10/08/18 5:07:25 PM #6:	what happened in february of 2009 --- i can't breathe much less believe <cite>helIy posted [p:910187705] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote>what happened in february of 2009</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
aHappySacka 10/08/18 5:10:52 PM #7:	Old news, the driver wasn't qualified to drive a limo and the limo itself was custom built to skimp on safety features to fit more people than it was supposed to. --- You are now blinking and breathing manually. https://media.giphy.com/media/w9anbv8X6xovjNwIub/giphy.gif <cite>aHappySacka posted [p:910187906] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote>Old news, the driver wasn't qualified to drive a limo and the limo itself was custom built to skimp on safety features to fit more people than it was supposed to.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronicFool 10/08/18 5:10:56 PM #8:	helIy posted... what happened in february of 2009 https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/2009/february <cite>IronicFool posted [p:910187911] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote><cite>helIy posted...</cite> <quote>what happened in february of 2009</quote> https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/2009/february</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 10/08/18 5:11:45 PM #9:	aHappySacka posted... Old news It happened two days ago --- If they drag you through the mud, it doesnt change whats in your blood <cite>Mead posted [p:910187955] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote><cite>aHappySacka posted...</cite> <quote>Old news</quote> It happened two days ago</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GanglyKhan 10/08/18 5:12:50 PM #10:	helIy posted... what happened in february of 2009 I'm trying to find it, but my Google-fu is weak and I keep getting results for that NY story because almost all of them have the keyword "2009" in it. I'm sure some recent article has a link or pays homage to that incident. <cite>GanglyKhan posted [p:910188011] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote><cite>helIy posted...</cite> <quote>what happened in february of 2009</quote> I'm trying to find it, but my Google-fu is weak and I keep getting results for that NY story because almost all of them have the keyword "2009" in it. I'm sure some recent article has a link or pays homage to that incident.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
helIy 10/08/18 6:14:44 PM #11:	i'm frequently coming to the conclusion that nothing happened in february of 2009 --- i can't breathe much less believe <cite>helIy posted [p:910191118] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote> i'm frequently coming to the conclusion that nothing happened in february of 2009</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronicFool 10/08/18 6:16:03 PM #12:	helIy posted... i'm frequently coming to the conclusion that nothing happened in february of 2009 IronicFool posted... https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/2009/february <cite>IronicFool posted [p:910191195] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote><cite>helIy posted...</cite> <quote>i'm frequently coming to the conclusion that nothing happened in february of 2009 </quote> <cite>IronicFool posted...</cite> <quote>https://www.onthisday.com/events/date/2009/february</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
helIy 10/08/18 6:38:18 PM #13:	listen dude nothing happened in february of 2009 posting the same link over and over isn't going to suddenly add something when there's nothing --- i can't breathe much less believe <cite>helIy posted [p:910192306] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote>listen dude nothing happened in february of 2009 posting the same link over and over isn't going to suddenly add something when there's nothing</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
IronicFool 10/08/18 6:40:51 PM #14:	helIy posted... listen dude nothing happened in february of 2009 posting the same link over and over isn't going to suddenly add something when there's nothing I count at least four things that happened <cite>IronicFool posted [p:910192441] in Twenty dea... [t:77077061]...</cite> <quote><cite>helIy posted...</cite> <quote>listen dude nothing happened in february of 2009 posting the same link over and over isn't going to suddenly add something when there's nothing</quote> I count at least four things that happened</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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