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Car lands on its roof after crashing on Syracuse’s West Side

A car flipped Monday afternoon on Syracuse's West Side, on West Fayette Street between Magnolia and South Geddes streets.

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Syracuse, N.Y. — A car crashed on Syracuse’s West Side Monday, landing on its roof, closing a city street to traffic.

The crash at 3:40 p.m. closed down West Fayette Street between Magnolia and South Geddes streets.

The driver was distracted and left the street, striking a utility pole, according to Syracuse police spokesperson Lt. Matthew Malinowski. He said no tickets were issued.

Firefighters initially received a report of someone trapped inside the vehicle, according to District Chief Matt Craner, a spokesperson for the Syracuse Fire Department. He said firefighters determined no one was inside the vehicle, and a woman was receiving assistance from paramedics.

Staff writer Jon Moss covers breaking news, crime and public safety. He can be reached at jmoss@syracuse.com or @mossjon7.

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