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Fatal crash on Erie Blvd. West, AG office conducting initial evaluations

Fatal crash on Erie Blvd. West, AG office conducting initial evaluations

One individual has unfortunately passed away, and another has sustained injuries following a crash early in the morning near the Tipperary Hill area in Syracuse. The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office reports that the incident occurred when deputies attempted to stop a stolen minivan on Avery Avenue, but the driver did not comply and proceeded eastbound on West Genesee Street before colliding with a utility pole on Erie Boulevard West. A female passenger was thrown from the van and received minor injuries, while the male driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The New York Attorney General's Office is conducting a preliminary assessment of the crash to determine if any law enforcement personnel were involved. Video footage reveals the aftermath of the crash, with a downed utility pole and vehicles being towed away. The driver's identity has not been disclosed, and a section of Erie Boulevard West remains without power. Updates will be provided as more details emerge.

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