BREAKING: A devastating crash in Wellsville, NY has claimed the lives of two teenagers early this morning. Reports confirm that an SUV carrying six teenagers lost control on a sharp curve along Tarantine Boulevard and crashed into a utility pole at approximately 2:30 AM on April 15, 2023.
Authorities from the New York State Police have identified the victims as 17-year-old Derrick Smith and 18-year-old Gavin Odell, both residents of Canisteo. Tragically, both young men died at the scene. Four other passengers in the vehicle sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving medical attention.
The crash is currently under investigation, with police stating there were no signs of impairment from the driver at the time of the incident. This heartbreaking event has left the local community in shock as friends and family mourn the loss of two promising young lives.
Authorities urge anyone with additional information about the crash to come forward as they work to piece together the events leading up to this tragic accident. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
Stay tuned for further developments on this story as it unfolds.
