1 Injured in Dryden Truck Accident
The truck driver has been identified as Leo Faucett, 68, of Freeville, who was hurt when a tractor-trailer overturned and blocked State Route 13 in Dryden on November 9.
Leo Faucett, 68, of Freeville, was taken to a hospital after a truck crash on State Route 13 in Dryden on November 9, according to New York State Police.
How the State Route 13 Truck Crash Unfolded
State police said a tractor-trailer hauling road construction material was northbound through Dryden when it neared Gulf Hill Road. Investigators said a 2021 Kia SUV was making a left turn onto State Route 13 as the truck approached. Police said the truck driver tried to avoid the SUV but hit its rear corner, and the Kia ended up in a ditch. According to authorities, the tractor-trailer also left the road and rolled onto its passenger side, blocking the whole roadway. Officials said the pavement millings it carried spilled across the road. Authorities said Leo Faucett, 68, of Freeville, who was driving the truck, was taken to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center.
What New York State Police Reported Next
State police said troopers issued traffic tickets to the Kia driver, Harry Dahl, 75, of Binghamton, who was not taken to a hospital. Police have not announced any other enforcement action. Troopers based in Ithaca went to the scene, and the State Police Commercial Enforcement Unit helped with the investigation.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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