Motorcyclist dies in Route 34 crash near Wolf Road

One person died in a crash involving a motorcycle on Saturday afternoon. The accident occurred on the 4000 block of Route 34 near Wolf Road.

After a preliminary investigation, Oswego Police say the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Route 34 at approximately 1:42 p.m. on Saturday, when it struck an enclosed trailer being towed by a van. Police say the van was also traveling eastbound and was attempting to turn right into a driveway in the 4000 block of Route 34.

Police say the 20-year-old male motorcyclist was unconscious and receiving CPR at the scene. Paramedics transported him to a local hospital where he later succumbed from his injuries.

Police say the driver of the van and a passenger were not injured.

Route 34 was closed between Wolf Road and Boulder Hill Pass for about four hours while officers investigated the accident.

Police say the identity of the deceased will not be released until after an autopsy scheduled for Monday.

For more information, read the full press release from the Village of Oswego Police Department.