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Rollover accident reported on Route 238, Alexander

By Howard B. Owens

A rollover accident is reported on Route 238 near Bowen Road, Alexander.

No word on injuries.

Alexander fire and ambulance dispatched.

UPDATE 11:55 p.m.: Minor injuries.

Caller reports finding a snowmobile accident off Lockport Road

By Howard B. Owens

A caller reports finding an overturned snowmobile in a ditch off Lockport Road near Bliss Road in Oakfield.

Oakfield fire and Mercy EMS responding.

UPDATE 10:31 p.m.: Snowmobile driver is conscious and alert.

UPDATE 10:54 p.m.: The driver is not injured but is being transported to UMMC for evaluation. 

Batavia PD seeks help finding female driver of black Honda who struck pedestrian today

By Billie Owens

Press release from the Batavia Police Department:

The Batavia Police Department is investigating a car/pedestrian accident which occurred on West Main Street today.

The accident happened at approximately 2:10 p.m. on the area of Settler's.

The pedestrian was walking eastbound on the sidewalk on the north side of West Main Street. While crossing the street, a black Honda sedan struck the pedestrian and continued westbound on West Main Street.

The driver was described as a white female with curly hair.

The pedestrian is currently being treated at UMMC.

Anyone with information in reference to this case is asked to contact Officer Prusak or the Batavia Police Department at 585-345-6350, the confidential tip line at 585-345-6370 or online here.

UPDATE 5:14 p.m.: A caller reports seeing a vehicle that matches the description with front-end damage driving on Willow Street. No information on when the car was seen.

(Initial report)

Minor injury pedestrian accident reported in front of Arby's, Batavia

By Howard B. Owens

A minor-injury pedestrian accident is reported on West Main Street, Batavia, in front of Arby's.

City fire and Mercy EMS responding.

UPDATE 4:14 p.m.: The victim, who had not been transported, has traveled to the Emergency Room at UMMC seeking treatment.

Accident on East Main, Batavia, with airbag deployment

By Howard B. Owens

A motor-vehicle accident with airbag deployment is reported on East Main Street, Batavia.

The vehicle may have struck the former Sunoco station in Eastown Plaza.

City fire and Mercy EMS responding.

UPDATE 7:30 a.m.: One vehicle. One patient. The vehicle did strike the building. No damage. The victim is out of the car. Engine 15 back in service.

Accident on East Main Road, Le Roy

By Howard B. Owens

An accident is reported on East Main Road in Le Roy, in the area of Stella Collison.

No word on injuries.

It is blocking.

A chief on scene is asking for Route 5 to be shut down at Linwood Road.

Le Roy fire responding.

UPDATE 6:55 p.m.: A chief on scene says two ambulances are needed.

Ice from truck strikes car, causes damage on Route 20

By Howard B. Owens

A caller on eastbound Route 20 reports that a red semi-truck with a white trailer had a large chunk of ice fly off of it and strike the caller's car, causing extensive damage.

We didn't catch the exact location on Route 20.

Law enforcement is dispatched.

No injuries have been reported.

UPDATE 1:10 p.m.: The driver is at Route 20 and Route 98 waiting for a tow. The truck has not been located.

Pedestrian hit on West Main at Thomas Avenue, Batavia

By Howard B. Owens

A car has reportedly hit a pedestrian at West Main Street and Thomas Avenue, Batavia.

The victim has an injured foot.

City fire and Mercy EMS responding.

UPDATE 9:12 a.m.: The accident victim was reportedly told by somebody to leave the scene after being hit and is now at her job location. City fire is back in service.

Person trapped in car after rollover accident in Alabama

By Howard B. Owens

A person is trapped in a car but is apparently not injured, after a one-vehicle rollover accident at 1636 Judge Road, Alabama.

Alabama fire and Mercy EMS responding.

UPDATE 7:04 p.m.: A chief reports, vehicle on its side.

UPDATE 7:06 p.m.: A chief confirms, no injury. The subject needs assistance getting out of the car.

Rollover accident with minor injuries reported on Thruway in Batavia

By Howard B. Owens

A one-vehicle rollover accident with minor injuries is reported on the Thruway in the area of mile marker 389.3.

Town of Batavia fire with mutual aid from Le Roy fire dispatched.

UPDATE 11:37 a.m.: Chief on scene reports vehicle on its wheels in the median.

UPDATE 11:39 a.m.: Patient is walking around and no complaint of pain. Mercy EMS to continue for patient evaluation.

Accident reported at Thruway overpass on Lewiston Road

By Billie Owens

A two-car accident with possible injuries is reported at the Thruway overpass bridge on Lewiston Road; the address is 8169 Lewiston Road, Batavia. It is partially blocking the southbound lane. Town of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 11:02 a.m.: One patient has a minor laceration. A first responder says medics can "take it easy coming in."

Pavilion fire responding to accident involving small school bus, unknown injuries

By Howard B. Owens

A collision between a car and a small school bus are reported at Big Tree Road and South Street Road, Covington.

Unknown injuries.

Pavilion fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.

UPDATE 3:42 p.m.: One injury reported. A child with a head injury, conscious and alert. Traffic at Route 246 will be shut down by fire police.

UPDATE 3:47 p.m.: A fire chief reports multiple accidents at the location.

UPDATE 3:52 p.m.: A second ambulance requested to the scene.

Minor injuries reported after truck strikes tree on Bethany Center Road, Bethany

By Howard B. Owens

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One person suffered minor injuries and was transported to UMMC by Bethany's ambulance following an accident at 9:27 p.m. in the area of 11176 Bethany Center Road, Bethany. 

A truck went off the roadway and struck a tree.

Bethany fire and ambulance responded. State Police are handling the investigation.

Photos by Glenn Adams.

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Elba resident killed in Thruway crash in Depew

By Howard B. Owens

A 64-year-old Elba resident died yesterday following a traffic accident on the Thruway at mile marker 417.2, in Depew, when he was unable to stop in time to avoid rear-ending a tractor-trailer that stopped quickly to avoid another collision.

Edward Torres was transported by ground ambulance following the accident at 1:54 p.m. to Erie County Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

State Police say Torres was eastbound behind a tractor-trailer that was also eastbound. There was an accident ahead of the truck and the truck came to an abrupt stop. Torres was unable to stop in time to avoid a crash.

There were other people injured and one person remains in serious condition.

The accident remains under investigation.

Accident with injuries reported at East Main and Ross streets, Batavia

By Billie Owens

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A motor-vehicle accident with injuries is reported at East Main and Ross streets. City fire and Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 2:36 p.m.: A second ambulance requested to the scene. The accident is blocking traffic.

UPDATE 2:55 p.m.: One person was transported to UMMC for evaluation. This was a T-bone accident and an officer at the scene said it will be difficult to determine who's at fault because "both claim the light was green."

UPDATE 3:02 p.m.: City fire is back in service.

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Rollover accident reported at Akron and Marble roads, Pembroke

By Billie Owens

A rollover accident with possible serious injuries is reported at the intersection of Akron and Marble roads, Pembroke. Pembroke and Indian Falls fire departments are responding along with Mercy medic #4. Mutual aid from Akron Fire Department is also requested to the scene.

UPDATE 10:45 a.m.: One person is injured. An ambulance is on scene.

UPDATE 10:46 a.m.: Extrication is needed.

UPDATE 10:49 a.m.: A first responder at the scene says there are two vehicles involved and two tows will be needed. One is on its side down in a ditch; the female driver, who requires extrication, is conscious and alert.

UPDATE 10:53 a.m.: Law enforcement is on scene.

UPDATE 10:59 a.m.: Patient being transported to UMMC.

UPDATE 11 a.m.: Pembroke assignment back in service.

Accident blocking traffic at Lewiston Road and Veterans Memorial Drive, Batavia

By Billie Owens

A minor-injury accident is blocking traffic at Lewiston Road and Veterans Memorial Drive. Town of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 4:28 p.m.: The accident occurred on Lewiston Road, west of Veterans Memorial Drive. A Jeep was westbound on Lewiston when it hit a patch of ice, spun around and struck a maroon minivan on its side. The collision forced the minivan off the roadway and into a tree. 

Broken arm reported in snowmobile accident in Pavilion

By Howard B. Owens

A snowmobile accident has been reported on a trail in the area of Summit Street Road, Pavilion, near the Le Roy town line.

A subject reportedly had an arm stuck in the machinery of the snowmobile. He is now freed and in a Pavilion fire chief vehicle with a possible broken arm.

The patient may be a child.

Pavilion fire on scene and Mercy EMS responding.

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