A 26-year-old Rome man was killed in a single vehicle crash after striking a tree in the town of Annsville.

The crash occurred at about 11:45 p.m. on Saturday night, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies say Christopher Rhodes was north on Meadows Road and lost control of the vehicle while rounding a slight curve. His vehicle continued into the southbound lane of traffic, then onto the should before striking a tree, deputies said.

Rhodes with lone occupant of the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meadows Road was closed for a while because of the accident scene but has since re-opened.

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