Jill Barth dies in fatal Syracuse, New York, hit-and-run
Fatal Syracuse, New York, hit-and-run death of Jill Barth – Obituary
Jill Barth, 60, of Clay, lost her life in a hit-and-run accident on Nov. 24 in Syracuse. The incident occurred around 12:05 a.m. near Shifty’s Bar and Grill on Burnet Avenue. Barth was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have identified the driver involved as John D. Adamy, 48, of Scott Avenue. Adamy has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident without reporting it, resulting in death. He is currently held at the Onondaga County Justice Center jail on a $400,000 bail bond or $200,000 cash bail.
Court documents reveal that Adamy initially stopped his 2004 Cadillac Deville after the collision but then left the scene. Surveillance footage captured the incident, and Adamy turned himself in to authorities 58 hours after the crash. The investigation into the case continues.