On Sunday, November 20, 2022, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a fatal UTV accident that occurred on Carcass Brook Road in the Town of Tompkins. 

Initial investigation showed that 45-year-old William Youhas, of New Jersey was operating a side-by-side Utility Vehicle on Carcass Brook Road when he lost control of the vehicle, causing the UTV to overturn.  William Youhas was partially ejected from the vehicle during the crash, resulting in the UTV overturning and pinning Mr. Youhas between the vehicle and the roadway.   

Unfortunately, lifesaving efforts of the first responders were not successful and William Youhas was pronounced deceased at the scene.  

The following agencies assisted with and responded to this incident:  Trout Creek Fire Department, Walton Fire and EMS, Lifenet Helicopter Service and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police.