State Police are investigating a fatal two-car crash that occurred on Buckley Road in the town of Salina.
On Feb. 17, 2017, at approximately 8:41 p.m., State Police in North Syracuse responded to a two-car personal injury motor vehicle collision on Buckley Road in the town of Salina.
The preliminary investigation reveals a 2017 Audi, operated by Robert J. Nelson, 70, of Liverpool, was northbound on Buckley Road when he crossed over into the southbound lane, striking a 2007 KIA, operated by Sueria Ashkar, 24, of Liverpool.
Both operators and sole occupants were transported to SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Nelson was pronounced deceased at the hospital; Ashkar is listed in critical condition with multiple fractures and internal injuries.
The State Police Troop D Collision Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and is investigating to determine the cause of the crash.