Fatal near Amity, Sept. 7

On September 5, 2016 at about 7PM, OSP Troopers and emergency personnel responded to the report of single vehicle rollover on Highway 153 near milepost 8 (east of Amity). Preliminary investigation revealed a 2004 Lexus sport utility was traveling eastbound on Highway 153 (Amity Road) when it drifted across the westbound lane and onto the north shoulder. The Lexus then crossed all lanes of travel, exited the south side of the highway, entered a field and rolled multiple times. The driver, Todd A HAYES, age 51, of Amity, was pronounced deceased on scene. Speed and alcohol are being investigated as contributing factions. The highway was partially blocked for four hours while the crash was investigated.