Serious Two-Vehicle Rollover Crash in New Hartford Sends One Patient to Regional Trauma Center

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — Emergency crews responded to a serious two-vehicle motor vehicle accident involving a rollover in New Hartford at approximately 6:45 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2026, according to the New Hartford Fire Department.

Initial reports indicated that an occupant had been ejected from one of the vehicles.

Upon arrival, New Hartford Fire Department firefighters and EMS personnel began assessing those involved and providing emergency medical care.

Due to the severity of one patient's injuries, an air medical helicopter was requested to transport the patient to a regional trauma center.

Fire department crews established and secured a landing zone at Sherrill Brook Park, where patient care was transferred to the flight crew of LifeNet 7-14. The patient was then transported by air to Upstate University Hospital.

The New Hartford Police Department, Edwards Ambulance Service, and the New York State Department of Transportation also assisted at the scene.

The New Hartford Fire Department thanked the responding agencies for their coordination and teamwork in providing emergency care.

No additional information regarding the identities of those involved, the cause of the crash, or the condition of the injured patient has been released.