A heartbreaking crash in Jefferson County, New York, claimed the life of Reid W. Marker, a 20-year-old Virginia resident, on October 26, according to a statement from the New York State Police.
Troopers responded to the scene around 12:54 p.m. on Middle Road in the Town of Orleans, where a 2005 Honda Accord had veered off the roadway and struck a tree. Marker, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
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The vehicle was reportedly driven by an 18-year-old female, who, according to police, was uninjured in the crash. Authorities confirmed that a drug recognition expert evaluated the driver and found no signs of impairment.
Investigators are continuing to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal crash. No charges have been filed at this time.
Loved ones are mourning the untimely loss of Reid W. Marker, who is remembered as a kind-hearted and vibrant young man gone far too soon.