Syracuse basketball head coach Jim Boeheim was involved in a tragic car accident late Wednesday night that resulted in a pedestrian being struck and killed on Interstate 690.
Syracuse.com was first on the story and revealed some key details here:
- Driving conditions weren’t ideal with “light freezing rain” around the time of the accident. Although it hasn’t been confirmed by the police that it was a factor in the accident.
- Boeheim did not have any alcohol in his system.
- No traffic tickets have been issued at this time, the police revealed.
Release from Syracuse Police: Jim Boeheim was trying to avoid a disabled vehicle in the middle of the road when he hit the victim.