ORLEANS COUNTY/Speed a factor in fatal accident in Murray

Press release

On July 29, 2023, at 5:13 pm, members of the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office along with the Murray Joint Fire District, Monroe Ambulance, and Brockport Fire District were dispatched to the reported two car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of State Route 104 and County Line Road in the Town of Murray.

Investigation at the scene revealed that a 2017 Cadillac traveling southbound on County Line Road failed to stop at the stop sign at State Route 104 and was struck by a 2021 Hyundai traveling westbound on State Route 104.

The driver of the 2017 Cadillac has been identified as 32-year-old Samuel J. Mattison, a Brockport resident. Mattison was pronounced deceased at the scene by Orleans County Coroner Sidari.

The three occupants of the 2021 Hyundai were transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The accident is currently under investigation by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit. Preliminary investigation shows speed was a contributing factor.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *