Double Fatal Accident in Schoharie

SCHOHARIE — On September 14, State Police responded to the report of a one-car crash off Rickard Hill Road in Schoharie.

On Sunday morning, at about 12:56 a.m. Troopers responded to the area near the intersection of Rickard Hill Road and Mossy Cliff Lane in Schoharie for the report of a vehicle that had crashed off the roadway. The investigation determined a vehicle being driven by Delwin C. Shaver, 59 of Kissimmee, FL was traveling eastbound on Rickard Hill Road when the vehicle exited the roadway and struck a tree. The vehicle subsequently caught fire.  Mr. Shaver was declared deceased at the scene. Bystanders were able to remove the passenger Sybil Laraway, 50 of Kissimmee, FL from the vehicle. Ms. Laraway was transported to the Albany Medical Center where she later succumbed to her injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.