New York State Division of State Police
01/22/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/21/2025 22:49
NYSP investigates three vehicle crash in Otsego county
Press Release
On January 21, 2025, at approximately 3:50 p.m., New York State Police responded to a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of State Highway 7 and County Highway 9 in the town of Oneonta.
A preliminary investigation at the scene determined that a BMW X5 was traveling on State Highway 7 when for an unknown reason, the BMW struck a Toyota Rav4 from behind while the Toyota was waiting to turn left from State Highway 7 onto County Highway 9. As a result of the initial collision, the Toyota Rav4 was pushed into the path of a Chevrolet Silverado and they collided head-on.
The operator of the BMW, a 76-year-old male was pronounced deceased on scene, it is unknown at this time whether he died as a result of the collision or if he suffered a medical event.
The operator of the Rav4, a 24-year-old male was transported to A.O Fox Hospital to be checked out.
The operator of the Chevrolet Silverado, a 52-year-old male and three children were checked out on scene but not transported.
The roadway was closed and reopened shortly before 8 p.m.
The investigation is on-going.