New York

James E. Witt Injured in Semi-Truck Crash on I-88 in Sidney, NY

Date
January 21, 2019
Victim's Name(s)
James E. Witt
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Additional Information

Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-88 near Route 44
Injuries Sustained

Non-life-threatening injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Victim's vehicle lost control and went off the roadway before hitting an embankment.


What Happened

New York State Police released the name of the driver injured in an accident on I-88 in Sidney, NY on January 21st, 2019. Police say 40-year-old James E. Witt reportedly suffered a medical emergency behind the wheel of his semi-truck. The truck lost control and went off the road, coming to rest in an embankment before spilling its cargo. Witt was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after the accident.

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