1 dead after head-on crash in Columbia County

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Ghent, New York
State Route 66
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Ghent New York in Ghent, New York: A head‐on crash on State Route 66 in the town of Ghent killed an 81‐year‐old driver. The collision involved a Honda and a Mazda, with both occupants taken to Albany Medical Center.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jere Wrightsman Driver Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

1 dead after head-on crash in Columbia County

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