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The crash occurred in Schenectady County at 10:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5, on I-90 in Rotterdam.
According to Trooper Stephanie O'Neil, an investigation determined that both tractor-trailers were traveling westbound when one vehicle, operated by a Canadian driver, crashed into the rear of the other.
The Canadian driver was declared dead at the scene, O'Neil said. The other vehicle's driver has been identified as Manuel E. Aristyarias, age 59, of Passaic, New Jersey.
Aristyarias cooperated with the investigation, and following a drug recognition expert evaluation, a sample was collected from Aristyarias to determine the drug content of his blood.
He was arrested and processed for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Aristyarias was issued an appearance ticket and released.
I-90 westbound was closed between exits 25 and 26 until approximately 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, for the investigation and vehicle removal.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
The name of the deceased will not be released until family notifications are made.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
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