WHITESTOWN, NY — Two people suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Judd Road and Cider Street on Monday morning, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol.
Deputies responded to the area at approximately 8:55 a.m. on May 12, 2026.
Upon arrival and subsequent to an investigation, deputies determined that Elizabeth Tran, 34, of Utica, was operating a 2018 Nissan Sentra southbound on Judd Road when she failed to stop at a steady red signal at the intersection with Cider Street.
As she passed the red signal, she struck a 2018 Ford F-150 that was traveling east through the intersection, perpendicular to her.
Due to the impact, Tran’s vehicle left the roadway and rolled down into an embankment.
Tran sustained minor injuries, was evaluated on scene by the Oriskany Fire Department and transported to Wynn Hospital.
The operator of the Ford F-150, James Sullivan, 73, of Utica, was also evaluated for minor injuries on scene, treated and released.
Citations will be issued as a result of the motor vehicle accident.
Deputies were assisted on scene by Oriskany Fire Department, Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Ken’s Garage and Upstate Auto Gallery.
