One Person Killed, Another Airlifted to Syracuse After Car Crash

State Troopers responded to a fatal 2-car accident on Route 12 on Tuesday that took the life of an Upstate NY man.

Troopers say, 44-year-old Dominick Brown of New Berlin was killed in the crash.

Police say, on July 23, 2024, at about 3:48 p.m., State Police responded to NY-8 in the town of Brookfield for a two-vehicle head-on collision.

The preliminary investigation determined that Brown was driving a blue 2004 GMC Sierra pickup southbound on NY-8 when he crossed over the double yellow onto the opposite lane, striking a black 2007 Hyundai Sante Fe driven by 63-year-old Nancy F. Simon, of Leonardsville, NY.

Troopers say Brown was pronounced deceased at the scene. An autopsy will be conducted to determine an official cause of death.

Simon was airlifted to Upstate University in critical condition with internal injuries to her lower extremities.

Police say the investigation is continuing.

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