GRANVILLE, NY — November 1, 2026 An 18-year-old man from Wells, Vermont, lost his life early Sunday after a vehicle carrying him crashed along State Route 22A in Granville, Washington County, according to New York State Police.
The victim, identified as Nolan Lyford, was riding as a passenger when the southbound vehicle veered off the roadway at approximately 3:50 a.m. The vehicle struck a utility pole before colliding with an earth embankment.
Lyford suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. The driver, whose name has not been released by authorities, sustained serious injuries and was transported by air to Albany Medical Center. The driver was reported to be in critical but stable condition.
State police have not established what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
