Man killed after crashing into tree in Cattaraugus County

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A 69-year-old man was killed after he hit a tree with his truck in Cattaraugus County on Tuesday afternoon, according to New York State Police.

Police responded to State Route 98 in the Town of Freedom around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. The driver, identified as Thomas Kilmer of Scio, was traveling east, entered the westbound lane, left the road, and hit a tree.

He was transported to Chaffee Hospital in Springville and was pronounced dead.

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