Jackie Centolella injured in Route 31 head-on crash, OCSO says

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Jackie Centolella injured in Route 31 head-on crash, OCSO says

VERONA, NY (November 11, 2026) An 80-year-old woman from Utica was injured Wednesday evening after a two-vehicle head-on collision on State Route 31 near Irish Ridge Road in Verona, Oneida County.

According to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred at approximately 5:28 p.m. A westbound Toyota Camry and an eastbound Ford Expedition were traveling along Route 31 when they collided head-on.

Authorities identified the Camry’s driver as Jackie Centolella, 80, of Utica. She sustained injuries in the crash and was transported by Mercy Flight to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse for further medical evaluation. Her condition has not been released.

The Ford Expedition was driven by a 65-year-old man from Durhamville, who was not injured in the collision.

Officials have not announced what caused the vehicles to collide. The investigation remains ongoing.


HEAD-ON CRASH INVESTIGATION

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the head-on collision. Investigators may examine vehicle damage, roadway conditions, visibility, lighting, and other available evidence to establish how the crash occurred.

Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal and National Legal Analyst for Accident Injury News, explained that determining the contributing factors is an important part of investigating serious roadway collisions.

“In cases such as this, investigators must carefully evaluate the available evidence to understand how the vehicles came into contact,” Bond noted. Road conditions, visibility, lighting, and possible driver actions can all become relevant when determining the sequence of events.

Bond also explained that accident reconstruction specialists may be called upon when additional technical analysis is necessary. These professionals can assess vehicle positioning, collision damage, and physical evidence to help establish how an impact happened. A thorough investigation can also help clarify the circumstances surrounding an injured person’s potential recovery.


PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

An individual injured in a motor vehicle collision may have grounds to pursue a personal injury claim, depending on the investigation’s findings and the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal and National Legal Analyst for Accident Injury News, explained that serious collisions can create financial and personal challenges for injured individuals.

“In cases such as this, a personal injury claim may address expenses associated with emergency treatment, ongoing medical care, lost wages, and other damages resulting from an accident,” Formica noted.

He further explained that the financial consequences of an injury may continue beyond the initial hospitalization. Rehabilitation, follow-up appointments, reduced earning capacity, and physical discomfort can create additional challenges during recovery.

A detailed review of medical records, accident reports, insurance information, and other supporting documentation can help establish the extent of the losses involved. Any potential claim would depend on the evidence and applicable state laws.


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Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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