Motorcyclist Airlifted after Striking Trailer Tuesday Morning

Mercy Flight responds to the accident on Rt 414 in Tyre (Courtesy of Clyde-Galen Fire District)

A motorcyclist had to be airlifted to the hospital after striking a trailer being towed by a truck Tuesday morning at the intersection of Route 414 and the I-90 on ramp in front of the Petro station in the Town of Tyre.

Speaking with Finger Lakes News Radio, Clyde Fire Department staff said the incident happened around 2:20a.

They believe the truck was travelling north on 414 and cut in font of the motorcycle while turning onto the thruway. The motorcycle then struck the trailer while heading southward on 414.

The motorcyclist was flown by Mercy Flight to the hospital for treatment of their injuries.

The Clyde Fire Department was joined on scene by North Seneca EMS, Seneca Falls PD, and Seneca County Sheriff’s Office.

(Courtesy of Clyde-Galen Fire District)
(Courtesy of Clyde-Galen Fire District)

 

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