Motorcyclist killed in crash on New York State Thruway in Cornwall

Police say It happened northbound between exits 17 and 16 in the Town of Cornwall just after midnight.

News 12 Staff

Jul 27, 2023, 4:43 PM

Updated 287 days ago

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State police say a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the New York State Thruway overnight.
They say It happened northbound between exits 17 and 16 in the Town of Cornwall just after midnight
Police say a car rear-ended the motorcycle, forcing the cyclist to be ejected.
He was pronounced dead.
The vehicle driver remained on the scene.
No other information has been released.


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