Amsterdam Newlyweds Among Those In Tragic Limo Crash
Information is trickling in about those whose were killed in the horrible Schoharie crash that took place yesterday afternoon. Among the 20 who lost their lives yesterday, it's being reported that two of the couples inside the limo were newlyweds from Amsterdam headed to a birthday party.
According to a report from Scallywagandvagabond.com, Axel and Amy Steenburg from Amsterdam, who were recently married on June 30th in Saratoga, were among those identified in the crash that took the lives of all 18 in the rented limo plus two bystanders.
The report also states that Axel's brother Rich Steenburg, 34, was in the limo.
According to a report from News Channel 13, another young couple also married over the summer, perished in the crash.
Valerie Abeling told the news station that her niece Erin Vertucci was among the victims, with her newlywed husband, Shane McGowan. The report states that they were on their way to the birthday party of a friend when the crash occurred around 2 pm on Saturday.
"She was a beautiful, sweet soul; he was too," Abeling told News Channel 13.
Such a sad and tragic story and our hearts are with the families and all of their loved ones as well as the entire town of Schoharie and it's residents