New Hartford Crews Respond to Serious Two-Vehicle Crash
Photo by Courtesy of New Hartford Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of New Hartford Fire Department
New Hartford, N.Y. — October 15, 2026 — New Hartford Fire Department crews and EMS units arrived at a bad two-car rollover on State Route 12 around 6:45 a.m. Thursday, with initial reports indicating an occupant ejected from one of the vehicles.
Patient assessments and emergency medical care were begun by Fire and EMS crews upon their arrival. The patient received transport to a regional trauma center via air medical helicopter due to the severity of their injuries.
The fire department set up and protected a landing area at Sherrill Brook Park. LifeNet 7-14 flight crew then received the patient and transported them by air to Upstate University Hospital.
The New Hartford Police Department, Edwards Ambulance Service and the New York State Department of Transportation also assisted at the scene. The multi-agency response required coordination among fire, EMS, law enforcement, transportation personnel and the air medical crew to support patient care and manage the scene.
New Hartford Fire Department is a volunteer fire and rescue agency serving the Village of New Hartford and portions of the surrounding town. Its responsibilities include fire protection, rescue operations and emergency medical services.
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