Two Steuben County teens were killed and four other young people were injured in an early morning motor vehicle crash Nov. 8 in Wellsville, according to New York State Police.
Amity-based troopers said the crash took place at about 2:24 a.m. on Tarantine Boulevard in the town of Wellsville.
Police said in a news release that a 2020 Buick Encore was eastbound on Tarantine Boulevard when it exited the north shoulder of the roadway on a sharp curve and struck a utility pole on the driver’s side.
Investigators said Derrick J. Smith, 17, and Gavin Odell, 18, both of Canisteo, were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Troopers said Smith was riding in the tailgate area of the SUV, while Odell was sitting behind the 17-year-old driver.
Troopers said autopsies to determine the exact cause of death are scheduled.
Police said the driver, a 14-year-old front passenger, and 16-year-old and 15-year-old rear passengers sustained minor injuries. The four teens were transported to Jones Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Investigators said the driver showed no signs of impairment. The crash remains under investigation.
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The New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigation assisted.
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