Karyn R. Stratton, 55, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Upstate New York the morning of June 21. According to a report on Syracuse.com, the fatal crash happened when the motorcycle on which she was a passenger collided with another vehicle at a street intersection in Marcellus. State troopers said a vehicle that was traveling north on Slate Hill Road entered the intersection of Route 20, failing to yield the right of way to the motorcycle, striking it.
Fatality and Injuries Reported
The motorcycle was traveling east on Route 20, officials said. Bruce Stratton who was driving the motorcycle as well as the passenger, Karyn Stratton, were ejected from the motorcycle before being transported to Upstate University Hospital. Karyn Stratton died later from her injuries while Bruce Stratton survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Morgan L. Heise, 18, was identified as the driver of the vehicle and she was not injured, police said. No arrests were reported pending an official investigation. We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Karyn Stratton for their tragic loss and wish the injured victim the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.
Left-turn Motorcycle Accidents
Left-turn motorcycle accidents are among the most common and dangerous crashes involving motorcyclists. These collisions often happen when a driver making a left turn fails to notice an approaching motorcycle, misjudges its speed or turns directly into the rider’s path. Because motorcycles offer less protection than passenger vehicles, the results can be devastating.
Common causes of left-turn motorcycle accidents include distracted driving, failure to yield, poor visibility, speeding, impaired driving and drivers incorrectly assuming they have enough time to complete a turn. In many cases, the motorcyclist is struck at an intersection, leaving little time to react or avoid the crash. The injuries from these accidents can be severe. Riders may suffer broken bones, road rash, spinal injuries, traumatic brain injuries and long-term disabilities, or death. Medical expenses, lost wages and benefits, permanent injuries and emotional trauma can create significant challenges after a collision.
Determining who is responsible is an important part of protecting your rights. Evidence such as traffic camera footage, witness statements, police reports and accident reconstruction may help establish liability. If you or a loved one has been injured in a left-turn motorcycle accident or if you’ve lost a loved one in such a crash, speaking with a personal injury attorney can help you understand your options and also how you can pursue your legal rights.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, or if you have lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by a negligent (careless) driver, the very experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you. It is in the best interest of injured victims and their families in such cases to contact a very experienced personal injury lawyer before contacting the people responsible for the injuries, and definitely before contacting or communicating with any insurance company, or their lawyers, investigators, or adjusters.
For over 54 years, our skilled accident attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. We also recovered $1,500,000 for a lady who was hurt by a bus, although there was only a 1 million dollar insurance policy and we got $500,000 above that insurance policy.
We also obtained $295,000 out of a $300,000 insurance policy in compensation for the victim of a bicycle dooring accident (where a car door opens into the path of a bicyclist). One of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases. Also, we got a $1,400,000 verdict in a motorcycle accident.
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Source:https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2026/06/police-identify-woman-killed-in-central-ny-motorcycle-crash.html