Motorcyclist dies after head-on collision with car in Bridgeport, deputies say
Updated 10:03 PM;
The accident was reported at about 3:05 p.m., near Blanding Hardware on Route 31, deputies said.
Christopher J. Tucker, 43, of Oneida, was riding a 1988 Yamaha VMAX motorcycle when a 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier crossed into the eastbound lane and collided head on with the motorcycle, deputies said.
The Cavalier was driven by Caitlin R. Frost, 27, of Bridgeport, deputies said.
Tucker was treated at the scene by the Bridgeport Fire Department and was taken to Upstate University Hospital where he was later pronounced dead, deputies said.
Frost’s condition was not released by the sheriff’s office.
UPDATE: Driver in fatal Madison County crash charged
The driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal crash with a motorcyclist Thursday afternoon has been charged with felony second-degree vehicular manslaughter, Madison County sheriff s deputies said Friday.
Caitlin R. Frost, 27, of Taberg, also was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, driving with a suspended license, and failure to keep right, officials said.
Frost was driving west on Route 31 when she entered the eastbound lane near Blanding Hardware and collided with a motorcycle operated by Christopher J. Tucker, 43, of Oneida, deputies said.
Tucker was treated at the scene by Bridgeport Fire Department and transported to Upstate Hospital in Syracuse by AMR ambulance. Tucker later died of his injuries, officials said.
Oneida Man Killed In Madison County Motorcycle Crash
With the warmer weather finally here many motorcycle operators are out in full swing. Unfortunately, one of those operators lost their life as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the Madison County Town of Bridgeport.
Madison County Sheriff s Officials are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash that happened in the area of Blanding Hardware on State Route 31. Officials say the accident occurred Thursday afternoon at approximately 3PM. Deputies say a preliminary investigation revealed 27-year-old Caitlin Frost was driving her Chevy Cavalier and crossed into the eastbound lane of Route 31.
Oneida County woman charged with vehicular manslaughter in motorcycle crash, deputies say
Updated Apr 09, 2:14 PM;
Posted Apr 09, 2:14 PM
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A 27-year-old Taberg woman has been accused of vehicular manslaughter in a Bridgeport crash that left one man dead on Thursday, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
Caitlin R. Frost has been charged with second-degree vehicular manslaughter, driving while ability impaired by drugs, driving with a suspended license, and failure to keep right, deputies said.
The crash happened at about 3 p.m. near Blanding Hardware on Route 31, according to deputies.
A 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier crossed into the eastbound lane of Route 31 and hit a 1988 Yamaha VMAX motorcycle being ridden by Christopehr J. Tucker, 43, of Oneida.
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