Man killed in I-81 motorcycle crash identified - AOL

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Cortland, New York
Interstate 81
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Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Cortland New York in Cortland, New York: A motorcycle traveling southbound on I‐81 near Exit 52 in Cortland veered off the road and struck a guide rail around 10:25 a.m. on Saturday, June 13. The rider, Christopher D. Messerlie, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Christopher D. Messerlie Cyclist Fatal

Original reporting

Man killed in I-81 motorcycle crash identified - AOL

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