By Tiffany Williams –
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — New York State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 29-year-old man Tuesday morning on Interstate 890 in Schenectady.
State Police responded at approximately 6:20 a.m. on Aug. 4 to a report of a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 890 westbound near the Exit 6 off-ramp in the City of Schenectady.
According to the preliminary investigation, Miguel Alejandro Mendoza Canarte, 29, of Shandaken, was driving a 2022 Nissan Altima westbound when, for reasons that remain under investigation, the vehicle left the roadway.
Investigators said the Nissan struck an earth embankment before colliding with a support pole for an overhead highway sign.
Canarte, who was the only person inside the vehicle, was transported to Ellis Hospital.
Authorities said he was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.
New York State Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.