Josias Perez Obituary, GENESEE COUNTY, N.Y. — Josias Perez, 26, of Caruthers, California, has died following a devastating wrong-way crash on Interstate 90 in Genesee County, New York, on Friday night, September 4, 2026.
According to the New York State Police, the fatal collision happened shortly before 11 p.m. near the town of LeRoy. Three vehicles were involved in the crash, including a pickup truck driven by Perez, an SUV, and a tractor-trailer.
Investigators said Perez’s pickup truck was traveling in the wrong direction in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 when it collided with the other vehicles. Perez was found deceased at the scene. Emergency responders were called to the crash, but his life could not be saved.
The collision also resulted in injuries to the driver of the SUV, who sustained internal injuries and was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for medical treatment. The driver and passenger of the tractor-trailer were not injured, according to the information released about the crash.
Members of the LeRoy Fire Department also responded to the scene. Firefighters encountered a vehicle that was on fire and a driver who was trapped. The available information did not immediately identify which vehicle was involved in the fire.
The circumstances surrounding the wrong-way crash remain under investigation by authorities. No additional details about what led Perez’s vehicle to travel in the wrong direction have been provided in the available information.
Perez’s death leaves his family, friends, and loved ones mourning a life that ended at just 26 years old. His sudden passing has brought an immeasurable sense of loss to those who knew him and were part of his life.
As his loved ones grieve, Josias Perez will be remembered with care and respect. May his memory bring comfort to his family, friends, and everyone affected by his passing, and may those mourning his loss find strength in the memories they shared with him. May he rest in peace.
