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A Saturday morning collision near the SUNY Potsdam campus left a promising student‑athlete dead and sparked a criminal investigation into the driver who fled the scene.
A tragic accident claimed the life of Emily Smith, a promising basketball guard and Dean’s List student, after a vehicle struck her on a New York highway. The alleged driver, Jakob Krise, has been arrested and faces multiple charges.
A sophomore was struck by an SUV on a quiet street in Potsdam, New York, and later died from her injuries. The driver, Jakob Krise, fled the scene but was arrested and now faces serious charges.