Fatal Head-On Crash in Monroe Claimed One Life

New York State Police are investigating a fatal two vehicle crash that took place on the second day of Shavuos on Lakes Road in the Town of Monroe.

State Police responded to the crash at approximately 7:14 p.m.

The preliminary investigation found that a 2019 Toyota traveling southwest on Lakes Road crossed over the center line and entered the opposite lane, where it struck a 2025 Subaru head on.

The driver of the Subaru, a Monroe resident, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Toyota, also from Monroe, was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated by emergency crews. Lifesaving measures were performed at the scene before the driver was transported to Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown in critical condition.

Update: Authorities have confirmed that the second driver involved in the crash has also died from their injuries.