DEWITT, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University identified the victim who died in a crash in DeWitt on June 29 as a student.
The university identified her as Jaclyn Rittershaus. She was a student in the MD/PhD program and a member of the Norton College of Medicine and the College of Graduate Studies.
“Faculty and classmates knew Jaclyn as an engaging, thoughtful, and compassionate member of our community,” a letter sent to students said. “She approached both science and medicine with curiosity, kindness, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others. We extend our deepest condolences to Jaclyn’s family, friends, classmates, mentors and everyone whose lives were touched by her. We ask that you keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time.”…