Salena Wallner, 16, dies and three other teens seriously hurt when allegedly stolen SUV crashes on I-81 in Cortlandville, New York
AG's office investigating deadly crash involving deputy that killed teen following a chase
At approximately 10:15 p.m., a Cortland County Sheriff’s Deputy observed an SUV driving through a red light at the intersection of State Route 281 and West Main St. in the town of Cortlandville, according to State Police.
Teen killed in Cortland County crash
An SUV reportedly ran a red light and kept going, despite the intervention of a Cortland County Sheriff’s deputy. Both vehicles crashed and 16-year-old Salena Wallner, who was riding in the back of the SUV, was killed.
Teen killed, others seriously hurt after group steals SUV in Tompkins County: Deputy also hurt in crash after brief pursuit
It happened in Cortland County, according to first responders, who say they witnesses saw an SUV drive through a red traffic light at the intersection of State Route 281 and West Main Street in Cortlandville.
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