Oneida County, NY — January 3, 2026, Roan Scott was injured as the result of a tow truck accident at around 7:18 p.m. along NY-365.

Preliminary statements by officials say that the accident happened on westbound lanes of State Route 365 near Greenway New London Road.

According to investigators, 22-year-old Roan Scott was in a Mitsubishi going along the highway. Ahead, authorities say a 19-year-old in a tow truck was along the left side of the road towing a vehicle out of the highway median. The Mitsubishi crashed into the tow truck.

Due to the crash, Roan Scott reportedly was injured. No other injuries were reported. At this time, additional details about the crash remain unconfirmed.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

One thing I don't see authorities mention here is the visibility and exact position of the tow truck. Obviously, if there's an emergency vehicle with flashing lights on blocking a lane of travel, a reasonably prudent driver should be able to move over without any issues. However, it would have been dark at the time of this accident, and it's important that authorities make it clear whether or not the truck was clearly visible. It's not unreasonable to wonder if authorities not mentioning visibility here is a sign of lacks reporting or a sign that there could be more to this story.