Investigation Underway for Possible Terrorism in Fiery New Year's Crash Near Kodak Center

Takeaways:

• A deadly crash involving a Ford Expedition and a Mitsubishi Outlander occurred outside the Kodak Center in Rochester, New York, on New Year's Day, resulting in two deaths and several injuries.

• The crash is being investigated as possible terrorism by the Joint Terrorism Task Force, due to the discovery of numerous gasoline canisters in and around the Ford Expedition after the fire was extinguished.

• The driver of the Ford Expedition, who is from Syracuse, had rented the SUV from the Syracuse airport; the Mitsubishi Outlander was an Uber vehicle.

• Investigators are examining the devices and social media of the Ford Expedition's driver and are speaking with friends and relatives to understand the presence of the gas cans.

• Local authorities, including Rochester Mayor Malik Evans, are urging the public to provide any information they may have about the incident.

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[2] Deadly New Year's crash near Rochester venue being investigated as possible terrorism: source. Link

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