Fatal Crash in Hamilton, NY: 78-Year-Old Man Dies After Vehicle Hits Guardrail
A 78-year-old man, William L. Kilts, from West Edmeston, was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Hamilton, Madison County, New York. The incident occurred on State Route 12 shortly after 9 p.m. on May 23, 2026. According to New York State Police, Kilts was driving a sport utility vehicle erratically before it left the roadway and struck a guardrail near Albro Road. Kilts was pronounced dead at the scene, and it was noted that he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. An autopsy is scheduled to determine if a medical event contributed to the accident. The Madison County Coroner’s Office and the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office are assisting in the ongoing investigation.