Pedestrian Mariah Surgick, 18, killed in collision with semi truck on Interstate 90 in Schenectady, New York
1 Dead After Thruway Tractor-Trailer Crash
State police officials say one person was killed in the crash involving a tractor-trailer and a pedestrian on the Thruway around 4 a.m. Saturday.
State Police: Pedestrian struck and killed by tractor-trailer on NYS Thruway identified
Police say a 2003 Nissan Altima was parked on the right shoulder for an unknown vehicle. A passenger identified as Mariah Surgick, 18, of Schenectady, exited the car and tried to cross the Thruway.
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