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Seven-year-old dies after a crash in Pomfret

It happened on State Route 60 in the town of Pomfret, Chautauqua County
Credit: State Police
New York State Police arrested Peterson on Sept. 26

Monday, New York State Police out of Fredonia responded to a crash around 4:10 P.M.on State Route 60 in the town of Pomfret, Chautauqua County for a three-vehicle crash.  

Police say a 2009 Hyundai was driving northbound on Rt. 60 and rear-ended a 2016 Kia, who was stopped, waiting to turn left into a parking lot. The Kia was pushed into the southbound lane and was hit by a Volvo tractor-trailer.  

The Kia's 35-year-old driver and a 7-year-old passenger were taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital. The driver was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The 7-year-old passenger was pronounced dead at the Hospital.

This is still an ongoing investigation.

We'll continue to update this story as we learn more.

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