New York

David J. Freatman Killed in Accident at Youngstown-Lockport Rd in Wilson, NY

Published on: August 31, 2022

Date of Accident
August 23, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
David J. Freatman
Type of Accident
Commercial Vehicle
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Youngstown Lockport Rd, Ransomville, Wilson, NY, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a collision that killed a teen at Youngstown-Lockport Rd in Wilson, NY on August 23rd, 2022. Police say it happened around 9:26 p.m. According to investigators, a dirt bike operated by 19-year-old David J. Freatman collided with a Ford F-800 under unclear circumstances. The Ford had an attached tree chipper and boom crane and was headed westbound on Youngstown-Lockport Rd at the time of the crash. The impact caused both vehicles to veer from the road into a ditch, leaving Freatman with fatal injuries at the scene. The driver of the Ford was hospitalized with minor injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New York State Police
Vehicles Involved
Kawasaki Dirt Bike, Ford F-800
Road/Highway
Youngstown-Lockport Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dirt bike struck a Ford F-800

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