The 17-year-old bochur involved in the tragic accident on Route 17 in Chester, which claimed the life of his father, R’ Mordachai Zafir Z�L, has been discharged from the hospital.

The crash occurred shortly before 2 a.m. on March 5th near Exit 126, when a Nissan Altima, driven by Sydnie M. Haines, 25, was traveling the wrong way in the westbound lanes and collided head-on with a 2014 Honda Odyssey driven by Zafir. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.

The 17-year-old passenger sustained serious injuries and was initially transported to Garnet Medical Center in Middletown before being transferred to Westchester Medical Center, where he remained in serious but stable condition. ?

After receiving medical care, the bochur has been discharged from the hospital. However, he faces a recovery process.

All are urged to continue to daven for Klonimus Kalman Yehoshua ben Esther Malka Bracha for a refuah sheleimah.�

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