Motorcycle passenger killed in Marcellus crash, State Police say

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Marcellus, New York
U.S. Route 20 and Slate Hill Road
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Incident type
Crash, Motorcycle, Fire

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Marcellus New York in Marcellus, New York: On June 21 at about 10:10 a.m., an 18‑year‑old driver from Chaumont operating a 2024 Subaru northbound on Slate Hill Road failed to yield the right-of-way when entering the intersection with U.S. Route 20 and collided with a 2014 Harley‑Davidson motorcycle traveling eastbound. The motorcycle’s 55‑year‑old operator and his 55‑year‑old female passenger were ejected; both were taken to Upstate University Hospital, where the passenger was later pronounced dead while the operator remained hospitalized with non‑life‑threatening injuries. State Police said the Subaru driver was uninjured, and a preliminary investigation is ongoing with assistance from local law enforcement and fire departments.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured
Morgan L. Heise Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Motorcycle passenger killed in Marcellus crash, State Police say

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