87-year-old driver dies in 3-car crash in Upstate NY
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 4:06 PM · 1 min read
An 87-year-old driver died after her car collided with a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old in Upstate New York, police said.Helen T. Gambino, 87, of Brewster, was stopped at a stop sign on Dingle Ridge Road in the town of Southeast around 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, according to New York State Police.