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Homer man dies after town of Scott crash

2 weeks ago in Community, Local

Homer man dies after town of Scott crash

An SUV and tractor trailer crashed into each other on Feb. 12 in the town of Scott. (photo provided) Photo: Saga Communications/Cortland County Sheriff's Office


HOMER, NY (607NewsNow) — A Homer man has died after a crash. 

Authorities say 86-year-old Ward Dukelow passed away from injuries suffered in a head-on collision with a tractor trailer on Rt. 41 in the town of Scott. Dukelow was driving with his 82-year-old wife Joann, who was critically injured. The collision occurred Feb. 12.

The 63-year-old truck driver William Schuessler was not injured. No cause of the crash has been determined, and authorities say there have been no tickets issues or charges filed.

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