A preliminary investigation determined Sylvester J. Thomas Jr., 32, of Rochester, NY, was operating a 2018 Isuzu box truck westbound on I-90 at mile marker 315.6, in the town of Tyre, Seneca County.
While traveling in the right lane, Thomas failed to observe traffic slowing down ahead of him due to an upcoming lane closure, and struck the rear of a 2000 International tractor trailer being operated by Jeremy J. Perrier, 48, of Westfield, PA.
Thomas suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was transported to the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office. Perrier was not injured.
All westbound traffic was diverted off the Thruway at exit 40 (Weedsport), for approximately 2 hours until reconstruction was completed.
Troopers out of SP Junius Ponds were assisted on scene by Troop E CRU (Collision Reconstruction Unit), CVEU (Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit), BCI, Thruway Maintenance and Traffic Safety, Waterloo Fire Department, North Seneca Ambulance, and Pullens Towing.
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