Kirkland, NY – A single-vehicle crash on Bristol Road in the Town of Kirkland turned fatal Wednesday morning, leaving one man dead and prompting an ongoing investigation by the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, deputies were dispatched around 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to Bristol Road following reports of a personal injury accident involving one vehicle. When first responders arrived, they found a vehicle that had left the roadway and come to rest against an embankment.
Investigators said the male driver was operating a black 2025 Nissan Rogue and traveling northbound on Bristol Road when he began to lose control of the vehicle. The SUV nearly struck a mailbox on the eastern shoulder before crossing the roadway into the southbound lane. The vehicle then entered the western shoulder, where it struck an earth embankment and came to rest.
Life-saving measures were attempted by first responders at the scene. Despite those efforts, the driver was pronounced deceased shortly after emergency crews arrived, according to the sheriff’s office.
At this time, the identity of the deceased man has not been released. Authorities said the name will be made public at a later date, pending notification procedures. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Kovac Ambulance, the Clinton Fire Department, and Clinton Collision.
Drivers in the area experienced brief disruptions as emergency crews worked the scene Wednesday morning. Officials have not indicated whether road conditions, speed, or medical factors may have contributed to the crash.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information is encouraged to contact the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office.
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