- By Tompkins County Sheriff's Department
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Subsequent to the preliminary investigation, It was determined that Vehicle 1, a 2002 Toyota, operated by Ethan H. Kutler of Ithaca, NY was northbound on North Triphammer Road. Vehicle 1 attempted to negotiate a left turn onto Asbury Rd while failing to yield the right of way to Vehicle 2, which was southbound on N. Tripphammer Rd. Vehicle 2, a 1995 Buick, operated by Brian D. Hildreth of Genoa, NY attempted to avoid the collision. After impact, Vehicle 2 lost control and was then struck by another northbound vehicle, a 2012 Honda operated by Sandra K. Koch of Ithaca, NY.