New York

Wally Hicks Killed in Accident at I-81 in Syracuse, NY

Published on: August 5, 2021

Date of Accident
July 31, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Wally Hicks
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-81, Syracuse, NY, USA

What Happened

New York State Police are investigating a crash that killed a man at I-81 in Syracuse, NY on July 31st, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 12:13 p.m. A dump truck operated by 66-year-old Wally Hicks reportedly lost control and overturned under unclear circumstances. Hicks was ejected from the vehicle and transported to an area hospital with injuries he later died from. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
New York State Police
Vehicles Involved
Dump Truck
Road/Highway
I-81
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump truck lost control and overturned, ejecting the driver

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