Press Release
On February 21, 2025, at approximately 12:08 p.m., State Police responded to a serious personal injury accident on State Highway 68 in the town of Oswegatchie. An investigation revealed that a blue 2019 Ford F-150, operated by 58-year-old Deuard D. Vanornum from Heuvelton, NY, was traveling southeast on State Highway 68 when he exited his lane of travel and entered oncoming traffic. As a result, he struck a red 2011 Town and Country minivan, operated by 35-year-old Airaca J. Gagnon from Ogdensburg, NY, head-on. Vanornum and Gagnon were both airlifted to the University of Vermont Medical Center for further medical evaluation. The New York State Police were assisted by Heuvelton Fire and Rescue, Ogdensburg Fire and Rescue, Lisbon Rescue, Morristown Rescue, St. Lawrence County Car 9, and the New York State Department of Transportation. This is an ongoing investigation.
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