CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. — A woman is facing charges after a crash with an 18-wheeler in New York.
According to a release from the New York State Police (NYSP), on May 15, 2026, at approximately 7:57 p.m., troopers responded to State Route 11 in Champlain for a personal injury motor vehicle collision.
NYSP’s investigation determined that a gray 2010 Toyota, operated by Jessica L. Wilson, 34, of Champlain, was traveling eastbound on Route 11 when, while attempting to make a left turn into a parking lot, collided with a green 2022 tractor-trailer operated by Kevin J. Orlando, 43, of New Hampshire.
Further investigation revealed that two 11-year-old female passengers were inside Wilson’s vehicle at the time of the collision. Both juveniles were transported to CVPH Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Troopers interviewed both drivers at the scene, and while speaking with Wilson, troopers observed signs of impairment. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) were administered, which Wilson failed.
Wilson was transported to SP Champlain, where she provided a breath sample measuring 0.20% blood alcohol level (BAC).
Wilson was charged with two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Aggravated DWI with a child passenger less than 16 years old (first offense), and multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations.
Wilson was arraigned in the Town of Champlain Court and released on her own recognizance.
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