BETHLEHEM,N.Y. – A โขhead-on collision on State Route 85 in Bethlehem sent three people to local hospitals Saturday evening, authorities said. The roadway was fullyโข closed for overโค four hours while emergency crews worked the scene and police โขinvestigated.
The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. between Blessing Road and the New York Stateโข Thruway. According to the Bethlehem Police Department, one vehicle crossed the center line and collided โhead-on with another.โ Passengers in both cars required extrication by the Slingerlands Fire Department.
Police have charged the โฃdriver who crossed the lane with a lane usage violation. An investigation into โthe causeโ of โคthe crash is ongoing. State Route 85 reopened โขto traffic โafter โฃ9:30 โขp.m.
Anyone with details regarding the incident is urged to contact the Bethlehemโข police Department. Stay with NEWS10 for further updates as they become available.