A Thanksgiving Day car crash in Cayuga County killed a Newark man.
Sheriff Brian Schenck reports that 49-year-old Arthur Wilferth was driving a Chevy Impala on Blass Road in the town of Conquest at around 3:35 p.m. when he drove off the road and struck a tree. Wilferth was pronounced dead at the scene.
A passenger in the car suffered minor injuries and was treated on scene by EMS personnel.
The investigation into what led to the accident is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (315) 253-1222. Press “0” when prompted.
Responding to the scene and assisting the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office with this incident and investigation were Cayuga County 911, State Police, the Cayuga County Coroner’s Office, Conquest Fire, Victory Fire, and CIMVAC Ambulance.
