Christopher Aerneke, 64, killed in single-vehicle ambulance crash on Route 20 in Duanesburg, New York

Modified Date: 
Fri, 06/02/2017 - 4:19pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, May 24, 2017

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Police say Christopher Aerneke of Sloansville was heading home after a week in the hospital when the private ambulance carrying him crashed Wednesday evening in Duanesburg, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of Albany.

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At the time of the crash, Mohawk Ambulance said the driver was eight hours into a 12-hour shift after 14 hours off. It was also the fifth call of the day for the two-person crew.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Ambulance
People Involved: 
Christopher Aerneke
Roadway: 
Route 20

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