A 78-year-old man was killed in a one-vehicle crash over Memorial Day weekend in the town of Hamilton, Madison County.
Driver left roadway, struck guardrail
According to New York State Police, William L. Kilts, 78, of West Edmeston, was driving alone in a sport utility vehicle on State Route 12 shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday, May 23.
Troopers said Kilts was driving erratically before the SUV left the roadway and struck a guardrail near Albro Road.
Kilts was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said he was not wearing a seat belt.
Investigation ongoing
State police said an autopsy is scheduled as investigators work to determine whether a medical event contributed to the crash.
The Madison County Coroner’s Office and the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office are assisting in the investigation.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Man killed in upstate NY crash after vehicle leaves roadway, hits guardrail
Reporting by Victoria E. Freile, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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