Man Ejected, Killed in Route 26 Crash – NYSP Investigating

A Carthage man was killed in a one vehicle crash along Route 26 in Jefferson County.

State Police say the 54-year-old Peter Schroy of Carthage was operating a pickup truck on Rt. 26 in the town of Champion when his vehicle exited the road and the road shoulder before striking several trees along the roadway. His passenger, 56-year-old Donald Gerber - also of Carthage - was ejected during the incident was pronounced dead at the scene, state troopers said.

The crash occurred shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Thursday night, police said. Investigators are continuing to examine what led to the truck leaving the roadway but believe speed was a factor, troopers aid.

Schroy was airlifted to SUNY Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse for what troopers described as serious but non-life threatening injuries.

State Police were assisted at the scene by the West Carthage Fire Department and the Carthage Police Department.

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