Jason Waterman, 23, dies after his car hits black ice, crashes into tree on Memorial Parkway in Utica, New York
Brother of accident victim: 'He was my best friend'
“He was driving home from work and his friend was following behind him,” Joshua Waterman said, of his brother who delivered pizzas and cooked for Slice Pizzeria on Genesee Street. “They were going to drop his car off at home on Second Street, but they never made it past the (Memorial) Parkway … He was going to take that left by Utica Zoo, and go down the hill, but he hit black ice.” The accident occurred about 100 yards east of Master Garden Road. Waterman was driving east when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree on the north side of the road, police said.
GoFundMe: Jason Waterman Fund
Official Fundraiser for Jason Waterman. Jason was involved in a fatal car accident on February 26th in the city of Utica, NY. 100% of proceeds will go towards the expenses and received by his mother Michelle Zielinski. This is a very hard time for the friends and family and any donations will be ever appreciated. Jason was a happy, young man and touched the lives of many in the community around him. GoFundMe created by Robert Best and Shannon Sardone. Any questions can be forwarded to either of us. Thank you all for your condolences and relief efforts during this tragic time.
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