Crash closes all lanes on I-81 south at Exit 52 in Cortland

Published
June 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Cortland, New York
I-81 south at Exit 52
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Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Cortland New York in Cortland, New York: A motorcyclist traveling south on I‐81 exited the roadway and struck a guide rail at Exit 52 in Cortland, New York. The crash caused a two‐mile backup and resulted in the rider’s death on scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Cyclist Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Crash closes all lanes on I-81 south at Exit 52 in Cortland

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