According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, on…

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, on November 9, 2021, at around 02:08 AM, Road Patrol Deputies responded to a one car personal injury accident on Lower Lawrence Street in the Town of Westmoreland.

Through an investigation on scene, it was determined that Heather Solomon, 29, of Rome, was driving a 2017 Toyota Corolla northerly on Lower Lawrence Street when she reportedly swerved for deer in the roadway, causing her vehicle to leave the roadway, striking a mailbox and a utility pole. Solomon was transported from the scene to a local hospital for apparent minor injuries. Solomon was issued a traffic citation regarding the accident, returnable to Westmoreland Town Court at a later date. Lower Lawrence Street, between Eureka Road and W Carter Road, remains closed while National Grid makes necessary repairs. Drivers are advised to avoid the area until the roadway is reopened.

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by the Westmoreland Fire Department, Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps., and National Grid.