Driver Seriously Hurt After Collision With Cayuga County Snowplow

An orange snowplow sprays snow as it clears a road in the Finger Lakes region.
An orange snowplow clears a snow-covered road in the Finger Lakes region, a common sight during winter weather.

The driver of a pickup truck suffered serious injuries after being involved in an accident with a Cayuga County snowplow Friday morning.

The Sheriff’s Department determined the driver of the snowplow was north on State Route 176 in Ira when they collided with a southbound Dodge Ram pickup at around 6:30. The pickup driver was taken to Syracuse by Jordan Ambulance and the driver of the snowplow was checked over at Auburn Hospital and released.

The investigation is ongoing.

The names of those involved in the accident have yet to be released.

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