A fatal collision on Route 17 in Vestal was caused by a tractor-trailer driver's attempt to make a U-turn on the expressway.

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Authorities say 56-year-old Paul Rymer of Owego died as a result of the crash.

Vestal police say a pickup truck driven by Rymer slammed into the tractor-trailer around 3:45 a.m. Friday. They say Rymer was killed instantly.

Investigators say 54-year-old Jacek Swiston of Vestal was the driver of the big rig. They say he was attempting to make a U-turn through the median from the westbound lanes when he pulled into the path of the eastbound pickup truck.

The crash scene was about one mile west of Exit 67.

Police say the incident is being reviewed by the Broome County District Attorney's office to determine whether further action will be pursued.

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