BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (WRGB) — State police have identified the driver who died in a three-vehicle collision on the Thruway on Saturday as 63-year-old Claudia Hargis-Grover.

Police say the crash happened near Exit 23 in the town of Bethlehem.

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According to investigators, William McAllister was speeding in the left lane when he attempted to merge into the right lane, sideswiping a pickup truck on the driver’s side. McAllister then returned to the left lane, where he rear-ended Hargis-Grover’s car.

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McAllister has been charged with multiple vehicle and traffic law violations.