Early morning motorcycle accident: One person has to go to hospital

MARCY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — One person is in the hospital following an early morning crash on Tuesday, July 2, according to New York State Police.

At approximately 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, police officers were called to the intersection of Old River Road and Joe Kelly Memorial Road in the Town of Marcy for a motorcycle and car crash. Further investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle – 35-year-old Julius Daniels of Rome – was traveling eastbound on Old River Road when he attempted to make a left turn.

As he attempted to turn onto Joe Kelly Memorial Road, a motorcycle – driven by 38-year-old Michael Sweezey of Whitesboro – was traveling westbound on Old River Road. Daniels did not notice Sweezey’s motorcycle and the two collided. Sweezey was ejected from the motorcycle and both vehicles sustained severe damage.

Sweezey was taken to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse with serious injuries. Police say his injuries are not life-threatening. Daniels was not injured in the crash.

The investigation is ongoing. We will provide further information as it becomes available.