Michael Welsh Obituary, Death – On October 1, New York State Police reported a fatal crash in Otsego County that resulted in the death of one individual. The victim has been identified as 65-year-old Michael Welsh from Cooperstown, New York.
Troopers were dispatched to the scene on State Highway 23 in Morris at approximately 4:11 p.m. following reports of the accident.
According to the authorities, Welsh attempted to avoid colliding with a deer, which led him to veer off the roadway. As a result, he crashed into a fence post before ultimately ending up in a ditch off Bourne Hill Road.
Additionally, a 74-year-old woman involved in the incident was transported to Bassett Hospital by emergency medical services from Morris. Her injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening.
Emergency personnel from the Morris Fire Department and Otsego County EMS also arrived to assist at the scene.