Glenville woman was the wrong-way driver in crash along Interstate 87 Thruway in Albany, police say
ALBANY, NY, (October 12, 2024) - The State Police of Latham has identified the alleged wrong-way driver involved in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday morning that left two people with serious injuries.
Glenville resident Alexandria M. McCumber was reportedly driving the wrong way when she collided with another vehicle, seriously injuring its occupant early Saturday in Albany, police said.
The driver—Alexandria M. McCumber of Glenville—faces multiple charges, including vehicular assault in the second degree.
According to investigators, 29-year-old McCumber was reportedly driving northbound in the southbound lanes of the Interstate 87 Thruway in Albany around 1 a.m. when she collided with another vehicle. McCumber and the driver of the second vehicle, whose name was not revealed, were both extricated and transported to Albany Medical Center, where their condition was listed as critical but stable.
Potential charges against the 29-year-old will be decided once he is released from the hospital.
The investigation is ongoing.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney and Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
The seriously injured victim may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” she added.
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