SHERBURNE, NY — State Police responded to a fatal two-car accident on State Route 12B on Dec. 4 at approximately 1:43 p.m.
An investigation determined that a 2022 Volvo tractor trailer, driven by Jacob F. Relyea, 57, of Bridgeport, was traveling north on State Route 12B when he encountered a white-out snow squall.
Relyea lost control and crossed over into the southbound lane, colliding head on with a 2019 Subaru sedan driven by Danica R. Jones, 32, of Earlville.
Jones died at the scene.
Troopers administered a Standard Field Sobriety Test and Relyea showed negative signs of impairment.
Relyea was issued tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations.
The investigation is ongoing.
