Autopsy results published for victims of Schoharie; NTSB looks at the limousine

The police are still waiting for the results of the toxicology tests.

The investigation of the accident is underway.

Meanwhile, Senator Charles Schumer told NewsChannel 13 that NTSB investigators had taken a look at the limousine on Friday.

The limousine remains in the possession of New York State police after the limo company operator was charged with homicide by criminal negligence four days after the accident.

Schumer says he's expecting the NTSB to release his report on the accident in three months.

State police released Friday the following statement:

"An NTSB representative was able to see the limousine today, but no review has been done.Other NTSB representatives have also seen it on other occasions since. l & # 39; accident.

The state police and the NTSB have been working hand in hand since the beginning of this investigation, and this will continue until the cause of this tragic accident has been determined.

The state police is in possession of the limousine under a search warrant as part of the criminal investigation. The vehicle is the most important piece of evidence that will help ultimately determine the cause of the accident and the extent of any criminal indictable offense.

The Schoharie County Attorney ordered the NTSB to conduct a hands-on vehicle inspection once the state police review was completed and after defense counsel had the opportunity to To access the vehicle. This process should be completed in the coming weeks.

Preservation of evidence is of paramount importance for the criminal case; if the NTSB was allowed to process evidence before it was fully examined and processed by the state police and the defense, the criminal proceedings would be jeopardized.

In accordance with criminal investigation practices that have been in place for decades, law enforcement agencies must first preserve evidence for use in criminal proceedings, and then coordinate with appropriate national and federal agencies to support other investigations. .

The NTSB is fully aware of the fact that the criminal case is the priority and it is aware that the vehicle must be fully processed by state police and by the defense before it takes place. the possibility of carrying out a practical examination. "