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Faith Prew, 19 and Austin J. Prew, 17 injured in car crash on Route 32 in New Scotland, New York

Modified Date: 
Sat, 04/18/2015 - 12:59pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, April 17, 2015

Route 32 crash closes highway

Both north and southbound lanes of the highway were closed.
Faith Prew, 19 was searching for directions on her cellphone while driving, causing a crash that severely injuries her 17-year-old brother, Austin J. Prew. Faith Prew was driving on Route 32 in New Scotland when she lost control of the vehicle and smashed into a tree near the intersection of LaGrange Road. Speed may be a factor, both teens were wearing seatbelts.  Austin Prew was trapped in the car after the crash and was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital to treat his critical injuries. Faith Prew is expected to be released from the hospital.  
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Accident Topics: Teenaged Drivers - Young Adult Drivers
People Involved: 
Faith Prew
Austin J. Prew
Roadway: 
Route 32
City: 
New Scotland, NY
County: 
Albany County, NY
Area: 
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Comments

Submitted by brianna on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 7:19am

Im sorry this happened. hope you get better

Submitted by Valerie wolf on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 6:38pm
so glad you guys are safe I love you both cousins

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