State police in Marcy are investigating a fatal vehicle\/pedestrian crash that occurred on State Route 49 near the Oriskany exit ramp in the town of Marcy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Aug. 31, 2022, at 9:28 p.m., a 2015 Ford Focus, operated by Gerald D. Allen, Jr., 54, of Rome, was westbound on Route 49 in Marcy when a pedestrian, identified as 31-year-old Robert J. Grande of Rome, was struck while walking in the westbound lane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grande was pronounced deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allen and a 34-year-old passenger were not injured in the crash. A DRE evaluation of the driver was completed, and no impairment was noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The accident appears to be the result of pedestrian error, and no charges are expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State police were assisted at the scene by Stittville Fire Department, Oneida County Sheriff\u2019s Office and Kunkle Ambulance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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