Deadly Duanesburg car accident under investigation | News

DUANESBURG - A deadly car accident is under investigation in Duanesburg.

State police say 78-year-old James Barton of Esperance was turning left off of Route 20 onto Route 30, when his car was hit.

Barton's 78-year-old wife, Carol, died at the scene. The driver of the other car, 63-year-old Cheryl Lennox of Delanson, was taken to Ellis Hospital. She was treated and released.

Barton is at Albany Medical Center. No word on his condition. Police don't believe speed, alcohol or drugs were involved.