Victim Identified in Tompkins Co. Crash
7/18 UPDATE: The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office identified the victim as 47-year-old Rahman Narisi. Authorities say no charges have been filed at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.
ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Friday around 5:00 P.M. the Tompkins County Sheriff's office, New York State Police, Lansing Fire Department, Bangs Ambulance, and Dryden Ambulance responded to the Northbound Lane of SR-13 between N. Triphammer Road and Warren Road for the report of a motor vehicle off the roadway.
Upon arrival, first responders located a motor vehicle in the ditch with front end damage. The vehicle was operated by a female subject refusing to exit the vehicle and remained uncooperative during the investigation.
First responders later located a male subject who is believed to be a pedestrian struck by the vehicle, who later died on scene.
This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office at 607-257-1345.