Rome Man Airlifted Following Motorcycle Crash in Westmoreland, NY

UPDATE: MVA Person Injury, State Route 233 T/Westmoreland

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According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, a Rome man suffered serious injuries following a motor vehicle accident on State Route 233 in the Town of Westmoreland.

Deputies were called to the accident shortly before 11:00 AM on April 22nd. The investigation determined that Jazmin Ayala (45) of Rome was operating her 2017 Chevrolet Cruz in a southerly direction on St. Rt. 233 in the Town of Westmoreland. As Jazmin was attempting to make a left turn into the driveway of a local business, a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Christopher Ceffalia (65) of Rome, attempted to pass Jazmin on the left as she was turning left. Christopher struck Jaszmin's driver's side door area with the front of his motorcycle. Christopher was subsequently ejected from the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries

Christopher was airlifted to SUNY Upstate with a severe leg injury and head/abdomen injuries. He is currently listed in critical but stable condition. Christopher was wearing his helmet at the time of the crash.

Jazmin was taken by ambulance to a local hospital as a precaution. A passenger in Jazmin's vehicle, Shashena Bear (44) of Taberg, was not injured in the crash.

The incident is still under investigation at this time.

The Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division and Forensic Identification Unit responded to assist with the incident. The Sheriff's Office was also assisted by the Westmoreland Fire Department, Central Oneida County Ambulance, Mercy Flight, NYS DOT, Upstate Auto, and Central Body.