New York State Police identify victim in fatal crash in Cortland - MyHometownToday.com

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Cortland, New York
Interstate 81
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Cortland New York in Cortland, New York: A 26‐year‐old motorcyclist was killed when his motorcycle went off the roadway and struck a guard rail on Interstate 81 in Cortland. The victim, Christopher D. Messerlie of Watertown, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Christopher D. Messerlie Driver Fatal

Original reporting

New York State Police identify victim in fatal crash in Cortland - MyHometownToday.com

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