
NORWAY- One person has died as a result of a single vehicle accident in Herkimer County.
It happened Tuesday evening along State Route 8 in the town of Norway.
Preliminary investigation via the New York State Police suggests that Trinity R. Barnello, age 16, from Cold Brook, was driving a red 2006 Mazda 6 traveling east on State Route 8, when she failed to negotiate a curve and lost control of the vehicle.
The vehicle rolled over, struck a tree, and caught on fire.
Barnello was pronounced deceased on scene. An autopsy will be conducted to determine an official cause of death.
The investigation is continuing.
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