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Updates on four critically injured people

By Howard B. Owens

In the past few weeks, we've had four people hospitalized with serious injuries. Here's what we know about them today.

  • Jason McNeil: McNeil's health is improving according to a Facebook post by his wife. He may be able to return home soon. McNeil was hit following the Kid Rock concert at Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on July 6. Craig Lawson was recently indicted on a charge of assault, 2nd, and is scheduled to be arraigned on the charge next week.
  • Benjamin L. Falker, 16, was critically injured in an ATV accident Aug. 3. He remains listed in serious condition at ECMC.
  • Ashley M. Stillwell, 19, was a passenger on a motorcycle driven by her boyfriend Derek Sheldon when the bike struck a car at the intersection of Selden and West Bergen roads. Sheldon was killed in the accident. Stillwell was transported with serious injuries by Mercy Flight to Strong Memorial Hospital. As of today, Strong does not have Stillwell listed as a patient and we have no further information.
  • Scott Baker, 51, was critically injured during an apparent fight Sunday night on Harvester Avenue. He remains in a coma, listed in critical condition, at ECMC. Shane M. Bell is accused of hitting Baker and is charged with felony assault.

UPDATE 5:05 p.m.: We were contacted by State Police and told Stillwell remains a patient at Strong, regardless of Strong's patient record which does not list her.

UPDATE: Since the last update, I had another conversation with Trooper Victor Morales, Troop A's PIO. He said Stillwell is doing well. She's listed in good condition at Strong and could be released from the hospital soon. She suffered a broken pelvis, broken back and fractured knee cap. The accident reconstruction is not complete, but investigators believe that speed was not a factor. Stillwell does not remember them speeding prior to the accident, but even if they were, the other driver had clear visability for at least a mile down the road. At this point in time, no citations have been issued.

Scott German

Thanks for the update on these individuals Howard. It's nice to get an update on the status of people when critically injured in horrible incidences like these. Thanks!!

Aug 29, 2013, 7:17pm Permalink
Doug Yeomans

Ashley Stillwell is still hospitalized - There will be a benefit on Ashley's behalf Saturday at 1pm. The benefit will be at her father's business-Stil-Betcha Tan on route 96 in Waterloo. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door for $10. There will be food, baked goods, bounce houses donated by O’Brien Party Rentals in Geneva, raffles and prizes.

http://www.fingerlakesdailynews.com/news/details.cfm?clientid=16&id=911…

Aug 30, 2013, 6:30am Permalink

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