Julia Horton, 17, dead and two others sustain critical injuries after their car collides with tree in Machias, New York
Teen girl killed, others injured in Cattaraugus County crash
The accident was reported at 10:34 p.m. in the town of Machias. The exact location of the crash was not disclosed by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office, which is investigating the incident.
Cattaraugus Sheriff's Office investigating crash in Machias where a 17 year old died
The vehicle the hit a tree. The 17-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
17-year-old girl killed in one-vehicle crash in Machias
According to the sheriff's office, the 17-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene and two others are listed in critical condition. The remaining occupants received minor injuries.
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