The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest following a long investigation into a deadly crash that happened last summer in the Town of Sherburne.
Crash Date and Lengthy Investigation Timeline
The crash occurred on July 4, 2025, and investigators say it took months of work to reach this point in the case.
Syracuse Man Arrested and Held Pending Arraignment
Authorities say Zackery M. Kulas, 37, of Syracuse, has been arrested in connection with the incident. He is currently being held at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office while he waits for arraignment.
Details of the Fatal Crash and Victim’s Identity
According to investigators, Kulas was driving eastbound on State Highway 80 in Sherburne during the evening hours of July 4 when his vehicle struck a pedestrian. The victim has been identified as 59-year-old Jeffery Maxson of Sherburne. Officials say Maxson was walking westbound along the highway at…..