According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, on…

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, on 4/30/2022, at approximately 9:21 pm, an adult male sustained minor injuries after a personal injury motor vehicle accident that occurred on State Route 12B in the Town of Kirkland.

Chelsea R. Lopata, driving a 2005 Volkswagon, was traveling southbound on State Route 12B in the Town of Kirkland when she failed to yield the right of way when Clinton Fire Department Personnel was directing traffic in the center of the roadway on a motor vehicle accident. Chelsea R. Lopata struck the member of the Clinton Fire Dept. on the left side of his body, causing injuries to his left arm, left knee, and right foot. He was transported to St Elizabeth's Hospital with minor injuries for a medical evaluation.

Lopata, was issued Uniform Traffic Tickets Returnable to Kirkland Town Court at a later date and time.

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office was assisted on the scene by the Village of Kirkland Police Department, Clinton Fire Department, and Central Oneida County Ambulance.