Fatal Crash Closes Route 7 in Oneonta, New York
Per the New York State Police and DOT, Route 7 in Oneonta is closed after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian.
According to 511.ny.org: Crash road closed and Crash with fatal on NY 7 both directions between East End Ave (Oneonta) and CR 47 (Oneonta) 2 all lanes of 2 lanes blocked for a crash involving a car and pedestrian with one confirmed fatality. All WB traffic is being diverted off at CR 47 to I-88 WB to NY 23 for reentry to NY-7. EB traffic is being diverted off at NY 23 to I-88 EB to CR 47 for reentry to NY 7. DOT and other emergency personnel on scene. Started Open Reach. IR#5865090
The New York State Police added: NY 7 is closed this morning between East End Avenue and CR 7 in Oneonta due to a crash. Please find alternate routes. Westbound traffic is being diverted off CR 47 to Interstate 88 to NY 23 then back to NY 7. Eastbound traffic is being diverted off NY 23 to Interstate 88 to CR 47 then back to NY 7. Please use caution in the area as there are a lot of emergency personnel responding.
Update from NYSP: Roadway has reopened.
This is a developing story, we'll update as information is released.