Marcellus, N.Y. — A woman was killed and a man hospitalized after a motorcycle crash involving a Subaru on Route 20 Sunday morning.
Karyn R. Stratton, 55, of Farmington, was pronounced dead at Upstate University Hospital following the 10:10 a.m. incident, according to a news release from New York State Police. Bruce A. Stratton, 55, also of Farmington, the motorcycle operator, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities reported that a 2024 Subaru driven by 18-year-old Morgan L. Heise of Chaumont was traveling north on Slate Hill Road and stopped at the intersection with Route 20. Heise entered the intersection and struck the motorcycle, which was traveling east. Both Karyn and Bruce Stratton were ejected during the collision.
Trooper Jennifer Jiron confirmed that Karyn Stratton succumbed to her injuries later at the hospital, while Bruce Stratton was treated for his injuries. Heise was unharmed in the crash.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.