UTICA, NY — The Utica Police Department is investigating a serious car-versus-pedestrian accident that occurred Friday evening at the intersection of Jason Street and Oriskany Street.
The department’s Accident Reconstruction Team is on scene evaluating the crash, and eastbound Oriskany Street is closed at Jason Street until further notice. Police are advising drivers to use alternate routes to avoid the area.
Details about the victim’s condition or the circumstances surrounding the accident have not yet been released.
Authorities have not provided a timeline for when the roadway will reopen, as the investigation remains active.
The closure is causing delays in the area, and police are urging caution for those traveling nearby.