State Police Update Car v. Motorcycle Accident in Ava

On August 1, 2024 at about 5:27 p.m., State Police responded to a vehicle
vs. motorcycle accident on State Route 26 in the town of Ava. Investigation
revealed Tyler L. Carnell, age 34, from Lee Center, NY was operating a 1997
Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and collided with a 2017 Hyundai Sonata operated
by Mary E. Peck, age 61, from Rome, NY.

 Initial investigation revealed, the vehicle and motorcycle were both
traveling north on State Route 26 when the operator of vehicle attempted to
make a left-hand turn into a driveway.

 The operator of the motorcycle attempted to overtake and pass the Hyundai
in the left-hand lane and collided with the vehicle making the left turn
into the driveway. Tyler L. Carnell was ejected from his motorcycle and
pronounced deceased at the scene.

 Mark E. Peck was transported to Rome Hospital for non-life-threatening
injuries. The investigation is continuing.