NYSP Double Fatal Head-On Collision.

PRESS RELEASE

UPDATED June 18, 2023

On June 17, 2023 at 12:07 p.m., Troopers out of SP Machias responded to a head-on collision on Freedom Road in the town of Freedom. 

Investigation determined that a 2006 Dodge Ram traveling west bound on Freedom Road crossed the center line and struck an oncoming 2005 Ford Focus traveling east bound. The operator of the Ford, Dahlia J. Klink, 24 of Freedom, NY and a 4-year-old passenger were taken by Mercy Flight for serious injuries. The other two passengers in the Ford, Havanah S. Lopez, 17 of Java, NY and Molly Kibler, 6 of Freedom, NY were deceased at the scene. The operator of the Dodge, Evan R. Klink, 21 of Freedom, NY was treated for injuries then transported to SP Warsaw for an evaluation and the passenger of the Dodge, Cameron Klink, 19 of Freedom, NY was transported by Mercy Flight with serious injuries. 

The operators of both vehicles involved were brother and sister. The Dodge purposely entered into the oncoming lane and lost control before the collision.

NYSP Collision Reconstruction Unit, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Cattaraugus County District Attorney’s Office and Arcade Fire Department are on scene and assisting. 

This is an active investigation.