Personal Injury Auto Accident Causes Fatalities in Upstate New York

Written by Adam Peck Category: Auto Accidents January 16th, 2013 2 min read

Authorities say two exchange students from Asia and two local teenagers have been killed in a fiery auto accident on a northern New York road.

State police say Wednesday that two teens were in a car that hit the students as they walked along a rural road around 5 p.m. Tuesday in the town of Peru, just south of Plattsburgh. Troopers say the car then crashed into an embankment and burst into flames.

State police have identified the teens in the car as Brandon Rennert of Peru and Samantha Donah of Plattsburgh, both 17. Troopers believe Rennert was driving.

The other victims are 17-year-old Dat Ong of Vietnam and 18-year-old Chu Xiong (Choo Zhang) of China. Both young men were exchange students at Seton Catholic School in Plattsburgh, a city about 30 miles from the Canadian border.

Car crashes and catastrophic injury are, unfortunately, common occurrences in life, and can cause serious injury or death. Wrecks can occur for many reasons, and several people can share liability for a single accident. Because of their potential to cause serious property damage, injury or death, automobile accidents and trucking accidents often result in legal action.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.