Kirkwood, NY (June 24, 2025) – Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision on State Route 11 near the Conklin-Kirkwood Bridge, according to New York State Police.
The crash occurred at approximately 4:20 p.m. when Denise M. Ellis of Binghamton, NY, was operating a Hyundai on State Route 11 and attempted to make a left turn. Authorities say Ellis failed to yield the right of way to a northbound Ford, resulting in a collision that caused the Ford to roll over.
Ellis and two individuals from the Ford, identified as driver Nora Mary Gibson, age 73, and a 74-year-old male passenger, both from Catawissa, PA, were transported to Wilson Medical Center for treatment of injuries believed to be non-life-threatening. A 44-year-old male passenger in Ellis’ vehicle, from Conklin, NY, did not report any injuries at the scene.
Ellis was issued a traffic ticket for failure to yield the right of way.
The incident remains under investigation by New York State Police.
We extend our best wishes to those injured and hope for their full and swift recovery.
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