State Police investigate serious injury crash in Verona

On November 10, 2026, at approximately 10:58 a.m., New York State Police responded to 4524 Snyder Road in the town of Verona, for a reported personal injury crash involving a golf cart and a motor vehicle.

A preliminary investigation determined that a 2021 Toro golf cart, operated by Wilbur F. Orcutt, age 62, of Oneida, NY, was traveling northbound through a parking lot when it entered Snyder Road. Orcutt failed to yield the right of way to an eastbound 2017 Chevrolet Malibu, resulting in a collision.

As a result of the crash, Orcutt was ejected from the golf cart and sustained serious injuries. He was transported by helicopter to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, where he is listed in stable condition.

The Chevrolet Malibu was operated by Carrie A. Stedman, age 40, of Verona, NY, and occupied by two passengers, Elizabeth Murphy, age 30, of Verona, and Brittany E. Agan, age 33, of Oneida. 

No injuries were reported by the occupants of the Chevrolet.

The investigation remains ongoing.