New York State Police have identified the driver who died in a fiery crash involving a garbage truck on Interstate 590 this week.

The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of I-590, between Elmwood and Highland avenues, just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

Daniel P. Schaertel, 67, of Rochester, was driving a sports car on the highway when he attempted to pass a garbage truck but instead struck the truck and was forced to the right, where it became wrapped around the front of the truck, according to State Police. The car then burst into flames.

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