News

Cortland County man involved in work zone collision

Cortland County man involved in work zone collision

Photo: Saga Communications


GREENE, NY (607NewsNow) – A Chenango County work zone crash involving a Cortland County man is under investigation.

On August 14, troopers say Kenneth Alberts, of McGraw, was traveling west on State Route 206 in Greene just before 3 p.m. when he failed to maintain his lane and struck a survey worker in a closed section of the road.

A Cortland County man struck a road worker in Chenango County on August 14. Credit: NYSP

 

The 59-year-old Alberts immediately called 911 and is cooperating with State Police. He was issued traffic tickets.

The victim, a 34-year-old man from Monticello, was knocked into an open door of his vehicle upon impact. He was airlifted to SUNY Upstate Medical University and is in critical condition.

The NYSP Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene to assist with the investigation, which is ongoing.

Recent Headlines

3 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January

Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks pick off Drake Maye 3 times to beat Patriots 13-10 in Super Bowl rematch

Sam Darnold left the game injured, the offense was stagnant and sloppy mistakes put Seattle in a hole through three quarters. Then the Dark Side defense took over, Drew Lock made a few big plays and the Seahawks capped a Super Bowl banner-raising night with another win against the New England Patriots.

3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Ella Langley leads Country Music Association Awards nods, with mentor Miranda Lambert close behind

Ella Langley, riding the wave of her crossover megahit "Choosin' Texas," leads the nominations for the 2026 Country Music Association Awards with nine nods, followed by her mentor Miranda Lambert with six.