Deer Causes Fatal Crash On Palisades Parkway

CLARKSTOWN, NY — A deer bounding onto the Palisades Interstate Parkway at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday apparently caused a fatal crash. State police said the accident took place south of Exit 11 in Clarkstown.

A 2015 Nissan Altima operated by Thomas Kofi, 68, of Spring Valley, was traveling southbound when a deer entered the roadway from the west shoulder, state police said.

The car struck the deer and veered left off the road onto the grass median, where it overturned into a wooded area striking several trees.

Responding troopers found the passenger, Miriam Kofi, 50, unconscious in the car. She was removed from the vehicle and CPR was initiated by a trooper. CPR was continued until EMS arrived. Miriam Kofi was transported to Nyak Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

Thomas Kofi was transported to Westchester Medical Center with internal injuries.

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