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One man hospitalized following accident Sunday in stable condition, other patients released

By Howard B. Owens

One of the two men injured in an accident on West Main Street, Batavia, on Sunday, was discharged from ECMC today while the other man remains hospitalized in stable condition.

Released was Ryan N. Bartholomew, 18, who was a passenger in a blue Chevy Aveo, that was struck after its driver, Nathan E. Hinze, 19, of Ellicott Avenue, Batavia, allegedly turned in front of an oncoming Chevy Avalanche.

Both Bartholomew and Hinze were flown by Mercy Flight to ECMC, where Hinze remains.

Jennifer L. Petry, 31, of Brooklyn Avenue, Batavia, was the driver of the Avalanche. She was transported to ECMC by Mercy EMS where she was treated and released.

Charges may be pending in the accident.

At 2:32 p.m., Hinze was heading westbound on West Main Street, according to the report by Deputy Tim Wescott, when he attempted to make a left-hand turn into the parking lot of Valu Plaza.

Petry was eastbound.

Both vehicles reportedly had green lights.

Town of Batavia fire and city fire assisted at the scene.

(Initial Report)

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