Lewis County, NY — July 17, 2025, Natasha Spellicy and a teen were killed, and Kylie Spellicy, Amanda Croniser, and Eric Croniser were injured in a truck accident at 4:11 p.m. on State Route 12D.
The New York State Police release preliminary details on the crash, saying it happened at the intersection of Route 12D and State Route 26.
According to officials, Natasha Spellicy, Kylie Spellicy, and a 16-year-old were in a Honda Pilot going northbound on State Route 12D. While crossing through the intersection, the Honda and a southbound 18-wheeler collided. Following this, the 18-wheeler then crashed with a an SUV driven by Eric Croniser.
As a result of the accident, Natasha Spellicy and the 16-year-old were killed. Kylie Spellicy had to be flown from the scene due to her injuries. Eric Croniser and his passenger, Amanda Croniser, reportedly had non-life-threatening injuries.
No other injuries were reported. Additional details are unconfirmed as investigations continue.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
One of the most important lessons people can learn about complex commercial truck wrecks is that the preliminary reports almost never tell the whole story. At the end of the day, these accidents create chaotic scenes that require state-of-the-art tools, extensive experience, and time to carefully analyze. Authorities are certainly capable of that, but people don’t always know that authorities came up short until it’s too late.
This is one of the reasons independent investigators are so crucial for victims and families affected by serious accidents. The reason I always relied on them across the hundreds of commercial vehicle accident cases I’ve litigated is because they have one priority: get answers. If those answers show that authorities did good investigations already, and their findings are simply reconfirmed, that can be a world of weight off the shoulders of a grieving family. Otherwise, if there authorities left gaps in the story or missed crucial details, a second set of eyes can fill in those holes and set the record straight.
Regardless of what happened here, there are people who deserve to be sure they’re getting the full story. It will likely take more than these early media statements to see that happen.
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