With profound sadness and heavy hearts, family, friends, and members of the Buffalo community are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Andre Akin, 33, who died following a devastating crash on the New York State Thruway in Evans, New York, early Sunday morning.
According to the New York State Police, the fatal crash happened around 4:30 a.m. Preliminary information indicates that Akin was driving a Kia sedan in the passing lane when the vehicle moved into the driving lane and collided with a tractor-trailer.
Following the collision, both vehicles struck the guard rail. Authorities said the tractor-trailer then struck and impaled the Kia sedan, resulting in a devastating impact.
Akin was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor-trailer was transported to Erie County Medical Center with minor injuries and was later reported to have shown no signs of impairment, according to officials.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation as authorities continue working to determine the full details of what led to the collision.
The Buffalo community is grieving the sudden loss of Andre Akin, a life taken far too soon. Family, friends, and loved ones are remembering him during this difficult time while offering prayers and support to those affected by this tragedy.
May Andre Akin’s memory bring comfort to all who knew and loved him.
