Identifying the Victim in Fatal Accident with Amazon Driver in Cortland
UPDATE as of 12-19-25: The victim in the tragic incident has been confirmed as 63-year-old Kyong Searle from Cortland, identified by the police. The driver involved in the accident, who hails from Syracuse and works for OnTrac, a subcontractor for Amazon, was using his personal vehicle for deliveries when the incident occurred. He has received a traffic citation for Failure to Yield the Right of Way to a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk. The City of Cortland's surveillance cameras captured clear footage of the accident, and the investigation revealed that multiple factors, such as human error and sun glare, contributed to the accident. The Cortland Police Department was assisted by various agencies at the scene. Amazon executives have been contacted during the investigation, and additional charges may follow as the investigation progresses. Thank you.
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