New York State Police are investigating a fatal ATV accident that occurred in the area of 1916 Route 11a on Wednesday, February 15th in the Town of Lafayette.
Through the investigation Troopers were able to determine 63 year old Paul W. Swisher of Tully, had been riding an ATV within his property. Family and friends were also using the trails when they came upon an overturned ATV with Swisher pinned underneath and unresponsive.
EMS arrived shortly after, but Swisher was pronounced deceased. The initial investigation suggests a medical emergency had occurred with no signs of foul play. An official cause of death won’t be released until an autopsy is conducted.