Albion man, 27, killed in car accident after hitting tree on 104 in Murray
MURRAY – An Albion man was killed in a car accident in the early morning today after striking a tree.
Kolin J. McKain, 27, was headed eastbound on Route 104 when he left the southside of the road between Carton and Norway roads and struck a tree at about 2 a.m., the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release.
The property owner heard the accident, noticed that the vehicle was on fire and was able to extricate McKain, the sole occupant. The property owner was then able to extinguish the fire before first responders arrived, the Sheriff’s Office said.
McKain was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital by Monroe Ambulance, where he died from his injuries.
The accident is currently under investigation by the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Unit. Preliminary investigation shows speed may have been a contributing factor, the Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release.
The Murray Joint Fire District provided traffic control at the scene.
