Oriskany Falls man dead after motorcycle-car accident in Kirkland
CLINTON - An Oriskany Falls man is dead after a motorcycle-car crash in the Town of Kirkland. Multimedia Police say Joseph Brady, 44, died from extensive internal injuries to his back and neck after a car turned right into his path. At 8:36 p.m. on Monday night, the report came in of a serious personal injury accident involving both a car and a motor cycle at the intersection of State Route 12B and Dugway Road in the Town of Kirkland. The Kirkland Police responded to the scene with members of the Clinton Fire Department Rescue and Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Clinton Fire examined and prepared the passengers of both the Honda car and the motorcycle for transport to St. Elizabeth Medical Center. A preliminary report from police of the crash shows that the motorcycle operated by Brady was headed northbound on State Route 12B following behind another passenger car. The Honda Pilot was headed southbound on State Route 12B and was approaching the intersection of Dugway Road to make a left turn. The operator of the Honda - Andrea M. Florentino, 36, of Deansboro, waited for the northbound car to pass and began to turn left, not seeing the motorcycle, and turned into its path, striking it in the northbound lane. Florentino sustained minor injuries form the air bag deployment. Her 4-year old child in back seat was not inured; both Florentino and her daughter was sent to St. Elizabeth Medical Center, treated, and released. The motorcycle operator - Joseph Brady - was transported to St. Elizabeth Medical Center with extensive internal injuries to his back and neck. He died from those sustained injuries at 11 p.m. Kirkland Police and Oneida County Police remained at the scene of the crash well after midnight reconstructing the crash site. The Kirkland Police are asking anyone with information on the vehicle which was operating ahead of the motorcycle to call the Kirkland Police Department at 853-2924 to speak with Officer Gene Sinardo Jr. or Officer Wayne Smoulcey. The accident is still under investigation. The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC-WKTV News Channel 2. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Monday, Aug 25 at 10:41 AM you must be kidding... wrote ...Those of you who CLAIM you knew Joe for years ...obviously DIDNT!!!! If you did you would know that he would not like all of this rubbish you write about like someone said only GOD is perfect this was truely an accident. PRAY FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED Flag for moderationSunday, Aug 24 at 11:50 AM Anonymous wrote ...Joe was probably the nicest guy you could meet. he would do anything for any one. the world could use more people like him. he had many friends who shared many great memories with him. I have never liked motorcycles very much just for the fact that they are often dangerous if not driven properly. But Joe knew what he was doing and was a safe driver. His family and friends are going through a hard time right now and need as much support as they can get. Their in our prayers Flag for moderationSunday, Aug 24 at 10:31 AM religious wrote ...dear Ofalls neighbor...are you SATAN himself?????? Flag for moderationSaturday, Aug 23 at 9:52 PM Joe was a kind man wrote ...Would JOE ever tolerate this type of bashing! God is perfect - only god. Those who judge the driver are also judging Joe, he was the first to admit to his mistakes--it WAS dark. My guess is ye who judge others can barely spell CPR. Joe would want forgiveness - what will you gain from the anger? What will Joe's memory gain?. Learn something from Joe's lesson. Ye who judge - do you sleep? Must be a sight from high on your perch -looking down at all. Joe is in heaven - YOU are not! STOP!!! Flag for moderationSaturday, Aug 23 at 4:09 PM Anonymous wrote ...Dear disgusted...do you even know what CPR is oh no thats right you dont have a brain...or a heart for that matter!!! Flag for moderationFriday, Aug 22 at 9:20 PM O'Falls Neighbor wrote ...Prayers only go so far. I hope you don't depend on them often. If you think prayers are gonna help her you need to think again. They sure didn't help Joe did they? Flag for moderationFriday, Aug 22 at 3:15 PM I DON'T UNDERSTAND... wrote ...If the vehicle was waiting/stopped to make a turn, then how could there have been "a loud crash"??I wonder Where on her car was the damage?? Flag for moderationFriday, Aug 22 at 1:36 PM disgusted wrote ...is this what you ppl do? have a heart. people make mistakes. unfortunantly this one was life altering. everyone deserves forgiveness. Don't throw stones in a glass house. Flag for moderationFriday, Aug 22 at 9:06 AM disgusted wrote ...Yes lets give her a medal for starting CPR. (note sarcasm here) Flag for moderationFriday, Aug 22 at 9:02 AM anonymous local driver wrote ...I see some people are harping on whether or not it was dark out at 8:30pm.. whether it is dark out or not at 8:30pm, she still has eyes and a brain. It just looks like acase of bad judgement. If you can't handle driving at night then have someone drive for you. My heart goes out to Joe's family. Flag for moderationFriday, Aug 22 at 8:39 AM Dear OFalls neighbor wrote ...What a sad, sad world you live in that you feel people don't deserve forgiveness and prayers. I'll be sure to add you to my prayer list so God may heal your bitter heart. Even hatefilled people deserve prayers. Flag for moderationThursday, Aug 21 at 8:57 PM Ofalls Neighbor wrote ...Why the hell should we be praying for her or her family? She's the one that killed a man. Her family and her children still have her. We should be praying for the family who lost their son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and best friend because of someone's simple, careless decision. Joe was a one of a kind person. People like him are 1 in a million. He will be greatly, greatly missed. Flag for moderationThursday, Aug 21 at 5:31 PM friend wrote ...for those of you that dont think accidents happen.i sure hope thatthis never happens to your family or your friends. this was truly a horrible accidentand for both familys my prayers go out to you. i dont believe that anyone purposely pulls out in front of someone else to cause a tragic thing to happen. she is a good person and i know for a fact that she would never to something to hurt another person.she is a very loving,and caring person. Flag for moderationThursday, Aug 21 at 5:14 PM sadness and forgiveness wrote ...my thoughts and prayers go out to both families. this could have happened to anyone..so everyone needs to stop judging.there are alot of people in my family that drive bikes also. just to clear one more thing up at 830 it is dark outside. lets give the driverof the vehichle a little credit for starting cpr..getting help and having her daughter stand by and watch everything that occured. this was truly an accident and she will live with this for the rest of her life. Flag for moderationThursday, Aug 21 at 2:22 PM Anonymous wrote ...WE HAVE KNOWN JOE FOR OVER 20 YEARS,HE WAS THE KINDEST HEARTED PERSON WE EVER KNEW. HE NEVER HAD A BAD THING TO SAY ABOUT ANYONE AND I CAN THINK OF NO ONE WHO DID NOT LIKE HIM. WE WERE HONORED HE CONSIDERED US HIS FRIENDS AND WE ARE GONNA MISS HIM TERRIBLY. RIP LITTLE BUDDY. Flag for moderationThursday, Aug 21 at 1:51 PM amw wrote ...accidents, unfortunatley happen everyday, and it is very unfortunate for these two families- For thoes of you who do not seem to have any compasion, values or morals- I hope for your sake you are never in their shoes. Some of you should be ashamed of the coments you have made. Unitl you have experienced a tragedy like this you have no right to judge the individuals- Two families have gone through a living hell-if your coments are not respectful save them- Show some respect or don't coment at all Flag for moderationThursday, Aug 21 at 9:48 AM Respect for Bikers wrote ...This could just be an accident. Why jump all over that poor woman who was driving the Honda? None of us were there. May God bless both families. Flag for moderationThursday, Aug 21 at 8:41 AM Anonymous wrote ...none of these "comment people" know what they are talking about they sit home with nothing else to do!! Flag for moderationThursday, Aug 21 at 8:07 AM Lisa wrote ...Instead of passing harsh judgements, we should all be praying for 2 completely devasted families! Try showing some compassion! Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 10:31 PM Heartbroken wrote ...Joe has been riding motorcycles since he was a kid he followed the rules of the road there is no way possible he was following to closely to the car in front of him nor is there any way his lights weren't on it was dark out. We live on and the kindest most gentle soul is no longer with us Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 8:52 PM sad wrote ...this was an accident people no report of drugs or drinking but people do have to take there time and look twice for the motorcycles,there are a lot of them out there. my thoughts and prayers to boty families. sorry for your loss. god bless Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 1:19 PM cautious driver wrote ...I am a very cautious driver and always look out for motorcycles (my brother-n-law drives one) but the other day I changed lanes safely (I thought) and noticed a motorcycle right behind me in my new lane where I didn't see anyone just previously. I looked over my shoulder and in my rearview mirror before changing lanes. He could have been in my blind spot since they are smaller than cars. No wonder mothers don't want their kids driving motorcycles. I could have hit him even driving safely. Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 1:16 PM me wrote ...dont blame the driver of the car. motorcycles think theyre the only ones on the road. i cant wait until season is over Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 10:37 AM anonymous wrote ...I know this is pure specualtion..but I would bet my house that she was on her cell phone.. Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 10:31 AM Another Biker wrote ...Utica is by far the worse city where drivers that don't pay attention to motorcycle. Signal lights are non existent and sudden abrupt stops are common. The police harassment on bikers outside the city is becoming overbearing. When every their is a benefit run for charity they setup a roadblock issuing frivolous tickets for loud mufflers and searching all saddlebags with the threat of a search warrant. Result-nothing found. I love getting involved with charity runs, but no more and I am no alone. Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 9:36 AM chris wrote ...I have a lot of respect for motorcycles and their drivers, but I have also seen some dumb motorcycle drivers weave in and out of traffic, etc. This was obviously an accident but don't be so quick not to blame the motorcyclist in some instances. I see more bad motorcycle drivers than good. God bless Joseph Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 9:24 AM Anonymous wrote ...i can't believe the news allows such comments to be printed how hurtful, and nothing but busy bodies with hurtful comments. God will remember you. Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 9:17 AM Honestly wrote ...There's no such thing as an accident. "Accidents" happen when people are not responsible when performing a task bottom line! I could say that me falling down the stairs is an accident, but is it when I knew my shoe lace was untied??? I dont think so, it's irresponsilble people, that's what causes "accidents". I feel bad for both parties and if both parties invovled were responsible, this tradegy would have never happend. God bless them both. Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 9:11 AM Anonymous wrote ...there is a victim on both sides of this story. One lived, and one didn't, the one that did, is goig thru the same misery, as the family that didn't, My heart goes out to all parties, and all of the other comments, that have been made so far, are hurtful. Just remember, an accident, is an accident, You should not judge someone else's driving, because it may happen to YOU TODAY. Be careful what you wish for. Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 9:07 AM JPB wrote ...I agree with many of the comments in this tragic situation. Bottomline, many motorists are not paying attention/preoccupied and not willing to take an extra 2-3 seconds to make sure that traffic is clear and safe. We work, travel and farm in that area and have a near altercation weekly. Its amazing the chances that motorists take with farm equipment. Despite the SMV signs,flashers, turn signals and the mere size of modern farm equipment, it does not hinder motorists actions and decisions Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 8:56 AM RE:re: It sounds as if... wrote wrote ...I live near that area and Heard the crash. It was NOT light out @ 8:30!! I just can't believe that sound came from a car & motorcycle, it sounded as if it were 2 large trucks! Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 8:00 AM to: it sounds as if wrote ...why are you automatically pointing the finger at the motorcyclist?? We have a motorcycle & I can't tell you how many times in broad daylight we have been cut off, pulled out in front of, etc... Maybe it was just an accident and the woman driver just didn't see the guy on the motorcycle. Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 7:49 AM re: It sounds as if... wrote ...I've driven on that road..people try to jump out there in front of you even when you're in a vehicle with the lights on. Regardless of whether or not he was traveling too closely to the car in front of him, if she had a little patience and waited another 10 secs she would've seen him. Plus it was 8:30 pm, it is still light out. There are no excuses..and no I do not know this man. Flag for moderationWednesday, Aug 20 at 6:22 AM Charlie wrote ...When you get behind the wheel your number 1 responsibility should be the safe operation of that lethal weapon. Not working, parenting, talking on the cell. Driving that car safely should be the only thing on your mind! On a bike ride like everyone is out to kill you, so you're ready for the one's that are. Dammit, no matter what your issue is with Tommy, that's not cool. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 11:13 PM Accidents wrote ...Every driver out there has made mistakes..This driver was working, parenting, and caring for families including her own. Do not pass judgement on others - spend your energy on kindness toward the victim of this ACCIDENT. You will notice the lack of alcohol or tickets - simply human error. My condolences to all those with sadness from this ACCIDENT. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 11:09 PM United we Stand wrote ...Kirkland PD.is more concerned about taking trucks off the road ,than this tragedy. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 9:27 PM scott wrote ...Attention all motorcyclists: all cars are out to kill you...... Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 8:57 PM It sounds as if . . . wrote ...The motorcyclist was traveling to close to the bumper of the preceeding car. How else can it be explained that the driver did not see the motorcyle, unless the motorcyclist did not have his headlight on at dusk. A tragedy, is a tragedy. My sincere thoughts go out to the victims family and to the women who hit the motorcyclist. I'm sure your in pain also. May God bless you all. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 6:12 PM fellow motorcyclist wrote ...Another tragic death due to driver negligence! LOOK OUT for the other guy...not the distractions inside your car! Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 5:16 PM Sue W wrote ...My condolences to Joe Brady's family. This is another case of a car driver not paying attention. Instead of doing "safety" checks on motorcyclists, maybe car drivers should be educated about other vehicles on the road with them. And yes, I ride a motorcycle. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 4:52 PM biker chic wrote ...there are alot more motorcycles on the roads these days so motorists need to be more on the look out for us! Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 11:06 AM Harley wrote ...Another fellow rider dead due to driver who dont see them. People need to take an extra 3 seconds and look and pay attention. Seems they only look for large cars. Maybe they aught to start sending these people to jail Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 9:05 AM update wrote ...A motorcyclist was killed Monday night in a motor-vehicle accident at the intersection of Route 12B and Dugway Road in the town of Kirkland.Kirkland police said Joseph Brady, 44, of Skyline Drive in Oriskany Falls, died around 11 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Medical Center after sustaining extensive internal injuries. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 7:55 AM Charlie wrote ...Joe was a great guy. He will be missed. God's speed buddy. Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 6:25 AM Russ Brookings wrote ...What was the names of the victims??? Flag for moderationTuesday, Aug 19 at 6:22 AM brad white wrote ...you guys are right on top of it , thanks for all the info. Flag for moderationAdd a comment |
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