Dante Sloma dies in fatal Syracuse motorbike crash
Dante Sloma dies in fatal Syracuse motorbike crash
Fatal Syracuse motorbike accident claims the life of Dante Sloma – Obituary.
Syracuse, N.Y. — A tragic accident occurred early Saturday morning when 20-year-old Dante Sloma was struck while riding a motorbike through downtown Syracuse, police reported on Monday.
The crash, which took place at around 2:45 a.m. at the intersection of South Salina and West Fayette streets, involved Sloma’s southbound motorbike and a northbound vehicle attempting to turn left onto West Fayette Street.
Sloma sustained severe injuries and was immediately transported to Upstate University Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries the following day. According to the police, Sloma’s motorbike was not legally permitted for use on public roads.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, and no citations have been issued. Authorities confirmed that impairment was not a factor in the crash.
Sloma, who was originally from Florida but later moved to Central New York, was described in his obituary as someone who loved sports and enjoyed recreational motor activities. He was remembered by family and friends as “kind, fun-loving, loyal, and reliable.”
Dante Sloma is survived by his parents, Ken and Jessica Sloma, his brothers, VanLee and Brandon Sloma, his grandparents, Edmond and TaeJa Walters, along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Police are seeking any additional information about the accident and encourage witnesses to contact them at 315-442-5130.
A visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at Fairchild & Meech Dewitt Chapel, 3690 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt. A funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at Blessed Sacrament Church, 3127 James St., Syracuse.
Dante Sloma dies in fatal Syracuse motorbike crash Fatal Syracuse motorbike accident claims the life of Dante Sloma – Obituary. Syracuse, N.Y. — A tragic accident occurred early Saturday morning when 20-year-old Dante Sloma was struck while riding a motorbike through downtown Syracuse, police reported on Monday. The crash, which took place at around…
Dante Sloma dies in fatal Syracuse motorbike crash Fatal Syracuse motorbike accident claims the life of Dante Sloma – Obituary. Syracuse, N.Y. — A tragic accident occurred early Saturday morning when 20-year-old Dante Sloma was struck while riding a motorbike through downtown Syracuse, police reported on Monday. The crash, which took place at around…