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A stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway remains closed in Westchester after a fatal, head-on crash.
Westchester County Police reported just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26 that the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway and a portion of the southbound side are closed in Yonkers near McLean Avenue following the crash that killed two people.
Police then reported at around 6:15 p.m. that the roadway remains closed during the investigation.
"Due to the ongoing accident investigation, the northbound lanes are entirely closed and a partial closure is in effect southbound," the department said in a statement. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area."
Westchester County Police said that a preliminary finding revealed that a vehicle traveling southbound lost control, went through an opening in the center median concrete divider, and collided with a northbound vehicle. Both drivers were killed.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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