Troopers: Fatal crash in town of Washington

WASHINGTON, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — State Police have reported that there was a fatal car crash on Route 343 in Washington on Saturday. It happened near Altamont Road around 12:25 p.m.

Troopers say their investigation revealed that Blaine Hadden, 18, of Millbrook, was traveling westbound when he entered the eastbound lane and struck another car head-on. Millbrook Fire Department responded to the scene and rendered aid to the drivers.

Hadden was transported to Vassar Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to State Police. Troopers say the investigation remains ongoing.

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