A Perinton teen died Thursday of injuries sustained in a New York City car accident.
According to officials with the New York State Police, 19 year-old Richard Carlston was traveling east on the Thruway Tuesday afternoon when he lost control of his vehicle while changing lanes. State Police Sergeant Robert Simon said the vehicle overturned and Carleston was ejected.
Carlston was transported by ambulance to Strong Memorial Hospital following the crash. He was pronounced dead early Thursday morning.
A passenger in Carlston’s vehicle, 19 year-old Justin Wolf, was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was not injured.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police say speed was not a factor.
