Fleming, NY – Truck Driver, 64, Airlifted to Syracuse with Broken Back After Crash on Route 34

Truck Accident News
August 27, 2025

Fleming, NY (August 25, 2025) – A 64-year-old truck driver from Jefferson County suffered a broken back, hip, and sternum after crashing into a ditch on Route 34 near Glanville Road in Fleming on Monday morning. The crash occurred around 11:14 a.m. while the driver was swerving to avoid a hazard.

The driver, who had an empty box trailer in tow after making a delivery to a salt mine in Lansing, collided with an earth embankment and was seriously injured. Deputies from the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the driver suffered significant injuries, including bruised organs.

Mercy Flight airlifted the injured trucker to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse for immediate medical attention. The sheriff’s office did not release the name of the driver, and the investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Our thoughts are with the injured driver, and we wish him a swift and full recovery.

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Serious Truck Accident in Fleming, New York

Truck accidents, particularly those involving serious injuries, can result in significant physical trauma, emotional distress, and financial hardship for the victims and their families. Accidents like this one, where the truck driver sustains severe injuries, often require immediate medical attention and long-term care for recovery.

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Our thoughts are with the injured driver, and we hope for a swift and full recovery. Stanley Law Offices offers free consultations to help you understand your legal rights and the next steps in protecting them.

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