Published on October 05, 2025
On October 5th, 2025 at 11:13 AM, Tompkins County Sheriff's Office, assisted by the New York State Police, Newfield Fire Company and Bangs Ambulance responded to the intersection of West Danby Road (NYS Route 34/96) and Decker Road in the Town of Newfield for a two-vehicle crash involving serious injuries.
The initial investigation shows that a black 2019 Toyota 4-Runner was traveling south bound on West Danby Road approaching the intersection with Decker Road. A 2020 Honda CRV, traveling easterly on Decker Road attempted to cross West Danby Road and entered the path of the Toyota 4-Runner. The Toyota 4-Runner then struck the Honda CRV on the drivers side door and both vehicles ended up in the yard on the east side of West Danby Road.
The occupant of the Toyota 4-Runner was transported to a trauma center by Guthrie Air Medevac. They have since been released. The driver and sole occupant of the 2020 Honda CRV, Shaquille M. Stuttle, age 31 of Newfield was pronounced dead at the scene.
The New York State Police Accident Reconstruction Team responded to document the crash. The investigation remains ongoing, and final determinations are pending further review of the reconstruction analysis.