Troopers Investigating Fatal Car Crash in Chemung County

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Yellow caution tape is often used to cordon off areas during police investigations or accident scenes.

State Police are investigating a fatal Monday crash in Chemung County.

According to police Floyd Wener of Pennsylvania was travelling south on Backer Rd in the Town of Catlin around 4:45p when he exited the roadway and struck a ditch, causing the vehicle to overturn. The 76-year-old was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Tompkins Corners Fire Department and Erway Ambulance Service.

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