MAMAKATING — New York State Troopers from the Wurtsboro barracks responded to a motor vehicle collision involving on State Route 17 westbound in the Town of Mamakating close to exit 112 on October 21 at around 11:54 a.m.

According to the preliminary investigation by State Police, a 2015 Dodge vehicle made contact with a 2010 Peterbilt tractor trailer in the back. Despite EMS efforts to save their lives, both the driver, Joseph Wallace, 29, of Woodbourne, and the front-seat passenger, Sharon Ackerman McGriff, 38, of Monticello, passed away from their wounds and were declared deceased at the scene.

Edward McGriff of Monticello, the 34-year-old second passenger in the vehicle, was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center with severe injuries, but his status is stable.

Investigations into the incident are still ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the accident is urged to call the State Police Wurtsboro at (845) 344-5300 and mention RMS number NY2400804447.