New Hartford police name man killed in fatal car/pedestrian collision

The New Hartford Police Department has identified the 55-year-old man struck and killed in a fatal car/pedestrian accident on Seneca Turnpike on Wednesday.

The victim was identified as Eric Spencer.

Police said they worked tirelessly to locate and notify his next of kin, ultimately an acquaintance and former neighbor were located and notified.

Anyone with more information on family is asked to contact The New Hartford Police Department at 315-724-7111.

About the incident

Police said the incident happened on Seneca Turnpike, just west of Woods Highway at around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday night.

 This incident involved a Ford E-350 Box Truck traveling westbound that struck and killed Spencer, police said.

The fatal collision is being investigated by members of the New Hartford Police Criminal Investigation Division with the assistance of the New York State Police Reconstruction Unit. The New Hartford Fire Department, Edwards Ambulance, as well as NYS DOT Traffic Division all assisted at the scene.