SCHROEPPEL, N.Y. — The New York State Police said a young man was killed in a motorcycle crash in the Town of Schroeppel.
The state police identified the deceased as Hunter J. Hennessey, 22, of Baldwinsville, N.Y.
Troopers responded to a report of the crash at the intersection of County Route 57 and Bankrupt Road around 7:34 a.m. on Oct. 9.
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A preliminary investigation determined that Hennessey was riding on a 2024 motorcycle when he tried to pass a tractor-trailer near the intersection.
The police said that at the same time, a 2022 GMC Sierra pickup truck was crossing County 57. Hennessey collided with the pickup truck, causing the motorcycle to catch fire.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.