[12-18-2024] – Lowville Police Say Motor Vehicle Crash on South State Street Caused by Driver Who Apparently Fell Asleep
Lowville, NY – A motor vehicle crash on Tuesday evening in the village has been attributed to a driver who seemingly dozed off behind the wheel, according to local authorities. The incident took place just before 8:00 p.m. on South State Street, as reported by Lowville Police Chief Daryl Ortlieb.
Investigators have determined that Lisbeth Briot, 70, from Watertown, NY, was driving a Toyota SUV northbound when she collided with two parked vehicles after reportedly falling asleep. The collision resulted in Briot’s SUV flipping over and rolling onto its side.
Briot was promptly transported to Lowville Hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Following the incident, she was issued a traffic ticket for crossing hazard markings.
Multiple local agencies responded to the scene, including the Lowville Fire Department, Lewis County Search & Rescue, Turck’s Towing, and Wolfe’s Body Shop, all of whom provided assistance.
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