3 Sent To Hospital After I-84 Crash

KENT, NY — The state police provided more details about the multi-vehicle crash that occurred on I-84 in the Town of Kent Tuesday, Dec. 18. Around 5:44 p.m., troopers were conducting a vehicle and traffic stop on I-84 of a 2005 Nissan sedan for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law.

As troopers were getting out of their patrol car, with all emergency lights activated, a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 side swiped the front of the patrol vehicle and then collided with Nissan.

The crash took place just east of Exit 17 onto Ludingtonville Road.

The Mercedes rolled over, coming to rest in the center of I-84.

The driver and sole occupant — Aleksandr J. Venticinque, 24, of Danbury, Connecticut — was removed from the vehicle and found to be injured.

The Nissan was pushed off the roadway, and all three occupants were injured. They were extricated by Lake Carmel Fire Department.

Luis Juanacido, 64, of Danbury, Connecticut, who was the driver of the Nissan, and his front-seat passenger, Edwin J. Villavicencio, 38, also of Danbury, suffered minor injuries and were taken to Danbury Hospital.

The passenger in the rear seat, Diago Yomeseba, 30, of Danbury, was seriously injured and was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center. Authorities said his injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Police said the troopers were treated at the scene for their injuries and returned to duty.

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who may have information about the incident is asked to call the New York State Police at 845-677-7300.

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