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State Police investigate deadly holiday crash on Grand Island

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GRAND ISLAND, NY (WKBW) — New York State Police are investigating a deadly Fourth of July crash on Grand Island.

State Police investigate deadly holiday crash on Grand Island

Troopers say the driver of a car hit the back of a Lexus SUV along the southbound I-190 just before midnight on Friday.

The driver of the car, 19-year-old Tamim Akbari, a member of Buffalo's Afghan community, died at the scene.

Authorities say there were multiple passengers in both vehicles, including a child.

Troopers say they were all treated for what they describe as serious to minor injuries.