Paige O’Donnell, 24, of Binghamton, New York, died after losing control of her vehicle on Interstate 81 northbound near the Lafayette weigh station, striking a guardrail before colliding with a tractor-trailer, according to New York State Police. She was pronounced dead at the scene; the tractor-trailer driver was not injured.
A 24-year-old Binghamton woman has died following a crash on Interstate 81 near Tully, New York, according to New York State Police.
What Happened
Troopers say Paige O’Donnell lost control of her vehicle while traveling northbound on I-81 near the Lafayette weigh station. Her vehicle struck a guardrail before entering the travel lanes, where it collided with a tractor-trailer.
O’Donnell suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.
Emergency Response
The crash prompted a significant emergency response, with State Police, Tully firefighters, and medics all responding to the scene. Crews placed flares along the highway as they worked to manage the incident and keep the area safe.
The collision caused major traffic delays, with northbound I-81 backed up for more than a mile as crews cleared the scene.
Investigation Ongoing
New York State Police continue to investigate what caused O’Donnell to lose control of her vehicle. No additional injuries were reported in connection with the crash.
