Two Pedestrians Killed in Separate Vehicle Collisions Near York, Syracuse

Two fatal vehicle-pedestrian collisions occurred recently in New York. In Sutton-on-the-Forest, a 60-year-old man died after a collision between his grey Vauxhall Mokka and a white DAF tanker goods vehicle on York Road; the road was closed for several hours during the investigation and police are seeking witnesses or dashcam footage. Meanwhile, in Syracuse, a man was struck by a vehicle near Upstate University Hospital around 7 a.m. and later died at the hospital despite life-saving efforts; the driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. Authorities in Syracuse have not identified the victim or driver but are actively investigating and requesting public assistance for information. Both incidents highlight ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and the importance of community cooperation in such investigations.