Watertown woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Mexico
A 57-year-old Watertown woman died after her Jeep left Main Street and struck a guardrail and trees in the village of Mexico on Nov. 7, 2026, State Police said.
By Jessica Hale, ClickNNY North Country Desk
A 57-year-old Watertown woman died Saturday, Nov. 7, after the Jeep she was driving left Main Street near North Street in the village of Mexico, New York State Police said. Troopers responded to the single-vehicle crash at about 9:57 p.m.
State Police identified the driver. She was the only person in the 2006 Jeep and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
A preliminary investigation found that the Jeep was traveling west on Main Street at a high rate of speed when it left the north shoulder while going around a curve. It struck a guiderail and several trees. State Police said the cause remained under investigation.
Troopers from Pulaski and Hastings responded. The Mexico Fire Department, McFee Ambulance and the Oswego County Sheriff's Department also assisted.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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