Police: Troy woman drove while on drugs, killed woman in crash

Police: Troy woman drove while on drugs, killed woman in crash

A woman is accused of driving while drugged and killing a 60-year-old Greene County woman in a crash.

A woman is accused of driving while drugged and killing a 60-year-old Greene County woman in a crash. 

The crash happened around 5:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 in the area of 1463 River Road in Selkirk.

Jacklyn M. Parker, 24, of Troy, was traveling north on River Road, when her vehicle crossed over the double yellow center lines and hit a southbound vehicle, Bethlehem Police said.

Colleen M. Selkirk, 60, of Hannacroix, died at the scene. Parker and her passenger were taken to Albany Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Parker was charged with operating a motor vehicle while ability impaired by drugs. She is due in Bethlehem Town Court on Sept. 3 at 4 p.m.