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According to the New York State Police, the crash occurred in Montgomery around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
State police said an investigation determined that Judith Lorveus-Feqyuere, 46, of Monroe, was driving westbound when she stopped in the passing lane for no apparent reason.
A second vehicle behind was able to stop but was rear-ended by a third vehicle, pushing it into Lorveus-Fequiere.
Vehicle three was hit by vehicle four, followed by vehicle five, state police said.
Five people were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.
Lorveus-Fequiere was issued several tickets for vehicle and traffic violations.
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