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Car crash claims life of Batavia man early today

By Billie Owens

The Genesee County Sheriff's Department is investigating a fatal one-car accident which occurred about 2 a.m. today on Simonds Road in the Town of Darien. Brian  J. Gazda, 47, of 9430 Halstead Road in Batavia, was the sole occupant of a 2007 Chevy Corvette, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the Sheriff's press release, the car was traveling north on Simonds Road when it went off the east shoulder of the roadway, overturned several times, and came to rest in an upright position. Gazda was ejected from the car.

The accident is being investigated by Deputy Jason Saile, Sgt. William Scott of the Crash Management Team, Sgt. Brian Frieday and Deputy Chief Gordon Dibble. They were assisted at the scene by the State Police, Darien Fire Department and Mercy EMS.

UPDATE: The obituary has been posted for Brian Gazda.

cheryl pfalzer

My heart and prayers go out to the Gazda family,I grew up with Brian living across the street from him. I lost my brother 6 yrs ago and i wish I could let them know it gets better with time but it doesnt.Another life cut way to short

Apr 10, 2010, 12:17pm Permalink

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