New York State Police have identified the man killed in a golf cart crash on Tuesday afternoon in Jefferson County.
According to an updated release from State Police, the golf cart operator was identified as 83-year-old John Nielsen of Hurleyville, New York. The driver of the pickup truck involved in the crash was identified as 83-year-old James Flynn of Pennsylvania.
The crash happened around 2:42 p.m. Tuesday on State Route 12 near the intersection of Pinehurst Road in the town of Alexandria.
Investigators said Nielsen was operating a 2013 EZGO TXT golf cart and attempting to cross Route 12 from the east shoulder to the west shoulder when the golf cart was struck by a southbound 2018 Ford F-150 pickup truck.
Nielsen was transported to River Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
State Police responded to the scene alongside the Alexandria Bay Fire Department, Alexandria Bay Ambulance, and Thousand Island Emergency Rescue Service. The investigation remains ongoing.
