Car Slams Into Asphalt Roller, Killing Worker in Upstate New York

A tragic accident has claimed the life of a 67-year-old asphalt worker after a passenger vehicle struck the road construction equipment he was operating in Upstate New York.

According to the New York State Police, the fatal crash happened at approximately 3:33 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, on Warncke Road in the town of Lyons in Wayne County, NY.

Car Slams Into Road Paving Equipment, Killing Operator in Upstate New York

Police said in a press release that troopers from the Lyons barracks were called to the scene after receiving reports of a crash involving a 2018 Subaru Legacy and a Caterpillar asphalt roller. An asphalt roller is a piece of heavy equipment commonly used by road crews to flatten and compact pavement during construction projects.

Asphalt Roller

A preliminary investigation determined that the Subaru was traveling southbound on Warncke Road when it struck the rear of the asphalt roller. The impact was severe enough to eject the 67-year-old operator from the equipment. Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The driver of the Subaru was identified by police as 22-year-old Kelli M. Conrow, of Lyons. State Police have not released the name of the asphalt roller operator.

Police did not say whether Conrow received any tickets following the crash, but they did report that no signs of impairment were observed. The New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit also responded to the scene to assist with the investigation as authorities work to determine exactly what happened leading up to the deadly collision.

Asphalt Worker Killed in Upstate New York

Reminder for Drivers as Road Crews Work Across New York

Road construction equipment can be a common sight for drivers, especially as crews work to maintain and repair roads throughout New York. However, crashes involving heavy equipment can have devastating consequences, particularly for workers operating machinery on or near roadways.

At this time, police have not released any additional details about the crash. The investigation remains ongoing, and we'll update this article if more information becomes available.