SMITHVILLE - On Wednesday, May 29, the New York State Police responded to a fatal crash in Smithville.

At approximately 9:32 p.m., New York State Police at Norwich were dispatched to an accident involving a UTV and personal injury crash in the town of Smithville. 

Smithville EMS was rendering assistance to both males when troopers arrived.

An investigation revealed that a UTV was on Waldon Road in the town of Smithville when the operator lost control, left the roadway, struck a tree and the UTV came to rest on its side.