State Police investigate a fatal collision in the town of Keene

On November 17, 2025, at approximately 3:52 p.m., New York State Police responded to a tractor-trailer versus passenger vehicle collision on NYS Route 73 in the town of Keene.

An investigation determined that a white 2024 Freightliner tractor-trailer, operated by Samuel L. Stoner, age 35, of Clifton Park, NY, was traveling east on NYS Route 73 when he lost control due to slush on the roadway. The trailer jackknifed and entered the westbound lane.

A blue 2022 Ford Escape, operated by Tracy L. Mauler, age 57, of Saranac Lake, NY, with passenger Beverly A. Pickreign, age 84, also of Saranac Lake, was traveling westbound and was unable to avoid the jackknifed tractor-trailer, resulting in a collision.

A vehicle traveling behind Mauler, a blue 2018 Toyota Scion, attempted to avoid the crash. The vehicle made slight contact with the tractor-trailer before continuing off the roadway and coming to rest after striking a rock wall.

Local fire and rescue personnel responded and evaluated all involved parties. Stoner and the occupants in the Toyota were uninjured.

Pickreign was transported to Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake and later transferred to UVM Medical Center for further treatment, where she is listed in critical condition.

Mauler was unresponsive at the scene. The Essex County Coroner responded and pronounced her deceased.

This is an ongoing investigation.