Wrong-Way Car Hits Tractor-Trailer on Route 17 in Binghamton

A vehicle driven by a woman heading in the wrong direction on Route 17 in Binghamton crashed into a truck, tying up traffic for a couple of hours.

New York State Police say several people called 911 to report the wrong-way driver around 8:40 a.m. Tuesday.

The car was traveling west in the eastbound lanes of the expressway.

Authorities say the vehicle driven by an 86-year-old woman was in the passing lane heading directly into the path of the tractor-trailer. The truck driver took evasive action but was unable to avoid the crash.

Investigators say there were no reported injuries. The names of the drivers were not released.

Contact WNBF News reporter Bob Joseph: bob@wnbf.com

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