New York
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Oct 20, 2026
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A 67-year-old asphalt roller operator died after a car struck the machine on Warncke Road in the town of Lyons, Wayne County, New York, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The crash happened at approximately 3:33 p.m., according to New York State Police.
Troopers from the Lyons barracks responded to the collision, which involved a 2018 Subaru Legacy and a Caterpillar asphalt roller. A preliminary investigation found that the Subaru was traveling south on Warncke Road when it hit the rear of the roller.
The impact ejected the operator from the equipment. Emergency medical personnel responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities had not released his name.
Police identified the Subaru driver as 22-year-old Kelli M. Conrow, of Lyons. Authorities reported that no signs of impairment were observed. They did not say whether any tickets had been issued following the collision.
The New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit also responded to assist with the investigation. Authorities were continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash.
People affected by the crash in the town of Lyons, Wayne County, can seek available crash records and retain relevant insurance correspondence. A qualified New York attorney can explain access to those records, insurance claim procedures and any deadlines that may apply.
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