Man killed in hit-and-run after trying to remove deer carcass from road in Horseheads

A 44-year-old man died after he was struck by a vehicle on State Route 14 in the town of Horseheads in Chemung County late Friday afternoon, and police are investigating the hit-and-run crash.

The crash happened around 5:05 p.m. according to New York State Police.

A preliminary investigation indicated Jon Gearhart, 44, was driving on State Route 14 when he pulled over and attempted to remove a deer carcass from the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle, and the driver of that vehicle drove away from the scene state, police said.

When troopers arrived, they discovered a person with serious injuries.

Gearhart was transported to Arnot Ogden Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

State police are currently investigating and asking anyone with information to call the State Police in Canandaigua at 585-398-4100.

State police said Route 14 was closed for several hours and it reopened at approximately 9:40 p.m.

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This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Man killed after trying to remove deer carcass from road in Horseheads