The limousine that crashed in New York killing 20 people reportedly belonged to an FBI informant who foiled a major bomb plot.
Government records show the listed owner as Shahed Hussain – who served as an informant in a 2009 terror plot targeting two synagogues in Riverdale, New York, and an Air National Guard base, according to the New York Post .
The limo, which was carrying 17 passengers when it failed to stop at an intersection in Schoharie County, was part of the Prestige Limousine Chauffeur Service fleet – owned by Hussain.
His listed address and bankruptcy records match those of a Shahed Hussain who testified in court in 2010 during the trial of four men he recruited in an FBI sting targeting a mosque.
Among those passengers killed in the horror crash were Erin and Shane McGowan, who married in June of this year.
Adam and Abby Jackson, parents to four-year-old Archer and 16-month-old Abby, were also killed.
The Times Union reports that at least two vehicles – including an SUV-style stretch limousine reported to be en route to a wedding – were involved in the crash on Saturday afternoon.
Two of the 20 killed were pedestrians, officials said on Sunday. All those who died were adults.
Bridey Finegan of Schoharie lives just down the road from the scene of the crash.
She said: "I saw a lot of people here at the Apple Barrel out in the parking lot. Then I heard screaming.
"Then I saw this large van, a very unusual looking vehicle out here in Scoharie in the bushes and really wrecked, hit a tree."
“The first responders broke some windows to try to get people out. I believe the jaws of life were here on the side of one of the fire trucks,” said Finnagen.
Neighbors living close by say they heard a loud bang and came outside to see people running from the café to help.
Some eyewitnesses at the accident say the limo went through the intersection, hitting another car and pedestrians before going into the gully, reports News Channel 13.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. The National Transportation Safety Board announced Sunday morning that it is sending a "go-team" to the site of the deadly crash
Investigators worked into the night on what is likely to be the deadliest vehicle crash the region has seen in years.
The names of all victims are not being released at this time as next of kin are being notified.
The crash happened near the Apple Barrel Country Store.
The Apple Barrel posted a note on Facebook confirming it will be open Sunday, and are collecting donations for the local volunteer agencies who responded to the scene of the crash.
"We hope you will come and share your smiles, love, friendship and hugs with us. We also hope you will share your change. We will be collecting donations for our local volunteer emergency services. They are the heroes of our small community."
Schoharie is southwest of Albany and roughly 180 miles from New York City.
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