A tragic accident on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast has resulted in the death of 74-year-old Marcela Romero from the Bronx, New York. The crash occurred Thursday afternoon on the southbound lanes of the highway, involving two vehicles.
According to the New York State Police, the incident began when the driver of a Honda Civic, traveling in the left lane, attempted to change lanes into the center lane. In doing so, the driver swerved to avoid another vehicle, causing the Honda to lose control. The vehicle veered to the right, struck the guardrail, and then collided with a Ford pickup truck traveling in the same direction. Tragically, Romero, who was sitting in the back seat of the Honda, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency responders arrived shortly after the collision but were unable to save Romero. The drivers of both vehicles were unharmed, and no other injuries were reported. The crash temporarily disrupted traffic on the southbound lanes of I-684 as police and emergency personnel worked to clear the scene.
Investigators are looking into the exact sequence of events that led to the crash. At this time, authorities have not released the identities of the drivers involved, and no charges have been filed. Police have not confirmed whether factors such as speed, road conditions, or other elements contributed to the crash.
The death of Marcela Romero has left her family and the Bronx community grieving. Local officials have expressed their condolences, and the tragic event serves as a reminder of the dangers on the road, particularly when making sudden lane changes or reacting to unexpected movements of other vehicles.
Authorities continue to urge drivers to exercise caution, avoid distractions, and ensure proper safety measures when traveling, especially on busy highways. As the investigation progresses, the New York State Police have asked any witnesses to come forward with information that could assist in understanding the full circumstances of the accident.