The early morning crash occurred on the ramp to northbound Route 17 when a 2005 Honda Accord failed to negotiate the curve on the ramp (Exit 4W), causing it to leave the roadway off of the right shoulder, state police said.
There were two occupants in the vehicle. The passenger of the vehicle, 25-year-old Ashley l. Martinez of Monroe was pronounced dead at the scene, according to state police. The operator of the vehicle, Gregory T. Cardona 27, of New Windsor was flown to Westchester Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition, state police report.
The crash was reported at 6:07 a.m., but an investigation conducted by the State Police revealed that it happened hours earlier.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-344-5300.
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