Fatal Car Accident in New Hartford: Diane Schafer Killed

Fatal Car Accident in New Hartford: Diane Schafer Killed

By Accident.NEWS

Publish Date: August 14, 2023

Investigation ongoing, no tickets issued

A tragic car accident occurred on Sunday afternoon in New Hartford, resulting in the death of a 75-year-old woman. The victim has been identified as Diane Schafer, a resident of New Hartford.

According to the authorities from the New Hartford Police Department, the incident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Seneca Turnpike near the intersection with Woods Highway. Schafer was driving west when her vehicle collided with another car driven by Judson Chandler, a 64-year-old resident of Vernon Center.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Chandler was attempting to make a U-turn at the time of impact. As a result of the collision, Schafer sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported to a nearby hospital via ambulance for medical treatment.

Despite efforts made by medical professionals, Schafer tragically succumbed to her injuries later that evening and passed away.

The investigation into this fatal accident is still ongoing, and no tickets have been issued thus far. Authorities are working diligently to gather all necessary evidence and determine what factors may have contributed to this devastating incident.

It is always important for drivers to exercise caution while on the road and adhere strictly to traffic regulations. Tragic accidents like these serve as reminders for everyone behind the wheel about how crucial it is to prioritize safety at all times.

If you have any information or witnessed this unfortunate event firsthand, please contact local law enforcement officials immediately.

Legal Help

If you or a loved one was a victim in this or a similar accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

If you would like to speak with an attorney about your potential case, we can connect you with an experienced injury lawyer who will provide you with a free, no-obligation case consultation - an attorney who will advance all case costs and will not collect a fee unless they win your case. Click here to get connected.

Incident at a Glance

Parties Involved:
Diane Schafer
Vehicles:
car
Fatality:
YES
State:
New York
City:
New Hartford
Location:
Seneca Turnpike near the intersection with Woods Highway
Date of Incident:
2023-08-13
Time of Incident:
2:30 p.m.

Seneca Turnpike near the intersection with Woods Highway

Legal Disclaimer: The information contained in this article was collected from secondary sources and may not be completely accurate. If you have questions or concerns about this post, please contact us to remedy. Additionally, any legal or medical is provided for informational purposes and should not be construed as legal or medical advice. Further, should you choose to utilize this site to find legal assistance, please know that your submission does not constitute an attorney client relationship. Such a relationship will be formed between you and the attorney/firm directly.

Your Voice Matters

Do you have information that can improve this article? We would love to hear it. You can contribute updates and corrections to this article here.

Articles on this site cover stories of loss. We recognize that those involved may be sensitive to the information included in a specific article. We honor most article removal requests made by those directly involved.

Been in an Accident? Tap for a Free Attorney Consultation

Free Attorney Consultation

By submitting this form, you are consenting to have a law firm review the information you are providing, and to contact you regarding the matter. Read our privacy policy to learn more.