George Rooney IV Killed, Brandon Ortiz Injured in Truck Accident on I-90 in Pembroke, NY
Pembroke, NY — April 13, 2023, George Rooney IV was killed and Brandon Ortiz was injured in a multi-truck accident around 12:15 p.m. on I-90 in Pembroke.
Authorities report Mr. Ortiz's Ford F250 was stopped behind a flatbed semi-truck when it was allegedly rear-ended by Mr. Rooney IV's Lexus RX300. The impact reportedly forced the F250 into the back of the flatbed and the RX300 to roll over. The flatbed was purportedly stopped due to a construction zone.
Officials say Mr. Ortiz was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and Mr. Rooney IV was pronounced deceased at the accident scene.
Reports indicate authorities have not determined the cause of the crash.


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