7 hospitalized after 2-car crash

SULLIVAN, N.Y. » Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a serious accident that occurred at approximately 11 a.m. Friday on Lakeport Road in the Town of Sullivan.

The two vehicle crash occurred on the railroad bridge on Lakeport Road, between Fyler Road and the Village of Chittenango.

A vehicle operated by Nicole Champion, 22, of Chittenango was traveling south on Lakeport Road when she crossed the center line and struck a northbound vehicle operated by Theresa Stewart, 50, also of Chittenango.

Champion’s vehicle overturned and came to rest on top of the guardrail. Four passengers were in Champion’s vehicle, including 3 children. Stewart had one passenger in her vehicle.

All seven individuals involved in the accident were transported to University Hospital.

Champion’s front seat passenger, Harley Gulley, 23, was transported in critical condition.

Stewart’s front seat passenger, Emily Stew- art, 18, of Chittenango, was transported in serious condition with what appear to be non-life threatening injuries.

All children were in car seats; their ages are 7 months, 21 months, and two-and-a-half years. All adults appear to have been seat belted.

The investigation is continuing at this time, and charges are pending.

New York State Police, Chittenango Police, North Chittenango Fire/ Rescue, Chittenango Fire/ Rescue, Bridgeport Fire/Rescue, Fayetteville Ambulance, Greater Lenox Ambulance and AMR Ambulance assisted at the scene.