Hounsfield, NY (June 27, 2026) — A motorcyclist suffered a leg injury after a crash with a pickup truck late Saturday night in the town of Hounsfield, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
The collision occurred at the intersection of State Route 180 and Foster Park Road. Authorities said a 31-year-old Dexter resident was driving a 1999 Chevrolet pickup truck north on State Route 180 when he attempted to make a left turn onto Foster Park Road at around 10 p.m. The pickup driver allegedly entered the southbound lane before the marked intersection and failed to yield the right of way to a southbound 2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycle, resulting in the crash.
The motorcyclist, 38-year-old Robert S. LaPlaca of Rodman, was flown to SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital for treatment.
The pickup driver was issued citations for failure to yield the right of way at a left turn and making an improper left turn. The investigation is ongoing.
