Amber Suprunchik. (Photo provided by Kevin L. Smith of The Cortland Voice).
A woman was found guilty on Thursday of a fatal hit-and-run that occurred during the summer of 2021.
Amber M. Suprunchik, 38, of Dolgeville, struck two bicyclists with her Jeep Grand Cherokee and fled from the scene on Route 26 in the town of Cincinnatus back on June 15, 2021. One of the bicyclists, Kitt Warren of DeRuyter, was killed. The other bicyclist, John C. Rutan of McGraw, suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Police reports noted Suprunchik tampered with her Jeep after the accident. Parts of her vehicle were left behind at the hit-and-run scene.
Following a lengthy investigation, Suprunchik was officially arrested on Oct. 8, 2021.
On Thursday in Cortland County Court, Suprunchik was convicted of the following charges:
- Leaving the scene of a fatal and injury accident without reporting
- Criminally negligent homicide
- Tampering with physical evidence
Suprunchik’s state prison sentencing is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sept. 21 at county court.
