The New York State Police in Alexandria Bay are investigating a double fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on the Middle Road in the Town of Orleans at approximately 5:20 PM.
Joel P. Getman, age 68, of County Route 3, LaFargeville, NY and his son, Duane J. Getman, age 46, Las Vegas, NV were both killed after being ejected from their vehicle. They were Northbound on Middle Road, when the vehicle exited the roadway into the ditch. The vehicle then rolled numerous times, striking a telephone poll and small trees. Neither man was wearing a seatbelt.
The investigation is still ongoing to determine the cause of the accident and to determine which man was driving. Anyone with any information regarding this accident is asked to contact the State Police at 315 482-5011.
State Police were assisted at the scene by the LaFargeville Volunteer Fire Department and TIERS Ambulance.
