CNY man dead after motorcycle accident in Skaneateles

Christopher J. Hagan, 37, of Oswego, was killed around 3:34 p.m. Tuesday when his 2021 Harley Davidson collided with a 2015 Toyota Highlander driven by Christopher D. Harten, 58, of Cincinnati, the New York State Police said in a news release.

An investigation revealed both vehicles were traveling northbound on West Lake Road. The accident occurred as Harten attempted to turn left into the driveway of Anyela’s Vineyards at 2433 W. Lake Road. Hagan passed several vehicles in the left lane and collided with Harten’s SUV, throwing Hagan from his motorcycle.

Hagan was taken to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, where he was pronounced dead. Harten was uninjured, state police said.

The Skaneateles and Marcellus Volunteer Rescue Department, Skaneateles Fire Department and Mottville Fire Company responded to the scene.

The investigation is ongoing, state police said.