In a tragic incident on the New York State Thruway early Wednesday morning, 26-year-old Sara Llorens, a resident of Burlington, Vermont, lost her life in a fatal crash that has now sparked a hit-and-run investigation by State Police. The crash occurred near exit 21 in the town of Catskill just before 4 a.m.
According to the investigators, Llorens was driving her 2014 Subaru southbound on the Thruway when her vehicle veered off the road and struck the median. Upon exiting her vehicle, which had caught fire, she tried to cross the highway. Tragically, she was struck by a northbound vehicle whose driver then fled the scene. This has left the authorities in search of answers.
The aftermath of the crash necessitated the full closure of the Thruway from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. as police and emergency responders worked diligently to investigate and clear the scene. Initially, reports incorrectly indicated the crash location as Athens, but later clarification confirmed it occurred in Catskill.
State Police have made a public appeal for information about the incident, urging anyone who might have witnessed the crash or who has knowledge about the vehicle involved to come forward. They can contact State Police Troop F in Catskill at 518-622-8600.
The untimely death of Sara Llorens has sent shockwaves through her Vermont community, leaving friends and family in deep mourning. As they grapple with their grief, law enforcement remains steadfast in their commitment to finding the driver responsible for the fatal hit-and-run.
This heartbreaking event underscores the severe consequences of hit-and-run collisions and highlights the critical importance of drivers taking responsibility for their actions. The investigators are hopeful that the public’s cooperation will help bring justice for Sara Llorens and her grieving loved ones.
The community’s collective loss is a stark reminder of the dangers present on the roadways, and the pursuit of answers continues as State Police work tirelessly to piece together the events leading up to this devastating incident.
