One Hurt After Tractor Trailer Failed to Slow Down on I81

One person was hurt following a crash Tuesday morning around 9:40 in the morning. State Police say they responded to I81 North in Marathon for a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer and car.

Troopers on scene conducting an investigation found the tractor trailer operator, identified as 60 year old Scott Allan Lewis of Auburn, failed to observe a Honda Accord slowing down and rear-ended the car.

The driver of the Honda Accord, 72 year old Roy Nelson of Rochester, was injured as a result of the crash. He was transported via Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center for treatment.