New York
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Oct 22, 2026
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Chad Etherton, 45, was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer at Route 29 and Maloney Road in Johnstown, Fulton County, on October 22, 2026, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
The collision occurred around 3 p.m. Investigators said the tractor-trailer was traveling on Route 29 when it collided with Etherton's vehicle, which was entering the highway from Maloney Road.
Etherton received treatment at the scene before being taken to Nathan Littauer Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He was a New York State corrections officer with more than 20 years of service.
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is investigating with assistance from the New York State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit. The unit is also preparing a report on the collision.
According to the sheriff's office, preliminary findings indicated that the tractor-trailer driver was not at fault. Authorities described that assessment as preliminary as investigators continued examining what caused the crash and what factors may have contributed to it.
The sheriff's office also said the truck driver and the trucking company had cooperated with the investigation.
Families dealing with a fatal truck crash in Johnstown, New York, may find it helpful to retain crash reports, medical records and insurance correspondence. A qualified attorney can review the available documentation and explain applicable deadlines and insurance procedures.
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