Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash on Sears Road Monday Night in Cortlandville

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on Sears Road in the Town of Cortlandville Monday night. Officers responded to the area of 443 Sears Road for a crash with injuries. Cortlandville Fire and TLC Ambulance also responded to the scene.

The Sheriff’s Office says a sedan had struck and severed a utility pole along the roadway. Due to the severity of the crash, the driver of the sedan died of their injuries. The Sheriff’s Office added next of kin have not yet been notified. The crash remains under investigation. As of 9:00am Tuesday, Sears Road remains closed in the area of the crash.

The crash remains under investigation at this time. Anyone who may have information related to the crash is asked to contact Investigator/Sergeant Brendan L’Hommedieu at (607) 758-5540. Additionally assisting on scene was the County Coroners Office and National Grid.