A tow-truck driver suffered a minor medical issue while driving on Clinton Street Road near Grand View Cemetary when he lost control of his vehicle while trying to pull over, and the truck continued to travel off the roadway striking some signs. He was not injured in the crash. Sheriff's Office, Batavia fire, and Mercy EMS responded.
Photos submitted by Brian Odachowski.
A one-car accident Saturday night in the Bergen fire district took the life of the car's sole occupant, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
The accident was reported at 8:05 p.m. at 321 Bovee Road, Riga.
Bergen fire and Mercy EMS were dispatched. The driver of the vehicle was deceased when first responders arrived on scene.
The female driver has yet to be positively identified by the medical examiner.
Investigators say the vehicle was eastbound on Bovee Road when the driver lost control. The vehicle spun sideways, crossed the south shoulder and struck a tree on the driver's side.
The stretch of roadway is flat and straight.
The investigation is ongoing.
The Batavian's news partner 13WHAM assisted in obtaining information for this story.
A two-car accident with entrapment and injuries is reported on Route 77 in front of the Flying J, Pembroke.
Pembroke fire and Indian Falls fire dispatched.
Two ambulances requested to the scene.
UPDATE 11:12 p.m.: Two people entrapped, including the driver. The other in a backseat. All other occupants out of the vehicles.
UPDATE 11:15 p.m.: Ambulance from Darien requested, non-emergency.
UPDATE 11:26 p.m.: First patient extricated.
UPDATE 11:27 p.m.: Second patient extricated.
A car has reportedly stuck a tree and at least one person is entrapped with possible serious injuries in the area of 321 Bovee Road, Bergen.
Begen fire and Mercy EMS responding.
UPDATE: We heard no more traffic on this call. It was actually in Monroe County (though still Bergen's district). It's not likely we'll have any further updates.
A bicyclist was seriously injured this morning in an accident on Route 5 in Le Roy after the cyclist allegedly failed to yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic.
The cyclist was struck by a vehicle at 8:17 a.m.
Darwin G. Matthews, 73, of Le Roy, was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital by Le Roy Ambulance with serious physical injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 2003 PT Cruiser, Megan L. Furr, was treated at the scene and released.
The accident is being investigated by Sgt. Jason Saile, Investigator Chad Minuto, Deputy Andrew Hale, Deputy Lonnie Nati, Le Roy PD Officer Emily McNamara.
Le Roy Fire Department also responded.
An accident with possible injuries is reported at North Spruce Street and East Avenue, Batavia. City fire, police and Mercy medics are responding.
An early-morning, one-vehicle accident on Route 19 in Bergen caused a utility poll to fall and damage a 2000 Harley-Davidson and a pickup truck parked at a residence.
There were no injuries reported.
Kenneth Richardson, age not provided, of Warboys Road, Byron, was southbound in a 2008 Chevy sedan when he reportedly lost control of the vehicle. It rotated clockwise, traveling off the west shoulder of the road, striking a mile marker sign, then continuing south and hitting a National Grid utility pole. The pole broke, causing damage to the motorcycle and a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
The accident report indicates Richardson may have been traveling at an unsafe speed.
The accident, which occurred at 3:11 a.m., was investigated by Deputy Travis Demuth.
A motor-vehicle accident with injuries is reported at West Bergen Road and Clinton Street Road, Bergen.
Bergen fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
A car and motorcycle accident is reported in the area of 668 East Main Street, Batavia.
The motorcyclist reportedly suffered an ankle injury.
The location is east of Cedar Street.
City fire and Mercy EMS responding.
A man is unconscious after a tire exploded at Zuber Farms, 5633 Tower Hill Road. Byron Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding. Mercy Flight in Batavia is put on ground standby.
UPDATE 12 p.m.: Mercy Flight is cancelled.
UPDATE 12:02 p.m.: The chief on scene says responders can continue in non-emergency mode to the structure east of the main building. A tire exploded off its rim, striking the victim.
Reader-submitted photo of an accident this morning around 5:45 a.m. on Ellicott Street just west of Jackson Street, Batavia.
The SUV was occupied by eight people, all returning home to Niagara Falls from vacation, police told our news partner, WBTA.
At least two people were sent to the hospital. Their injuries were not life-threatening.
The vehicle was westbound when it veered off the roadway, struck two street signs and a light pole before crashing into the tree.
A motor-vehicle accident with injuries is reported at 3899 W. Main Street Road, Batavia. It is blocking traffic. Town of Batavia Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding.
A motorcycle accident with injuries is reported at Jackson and Chestnut streets, Batavia.
City Fire and Mercy EMS responding.
UPDATE 11:03 a.m.: The scene is clear.
Mercy Flight is being dispatched to a location on Gilbert Street for an apparent industrial accident at a local business.
The first report was a man's leg was trapped in a conveyor belt, then in an elevator.
The patient is conscious and alert.
The location is PCOR, 135 Gilbert St., Le Roy.
Le Roy fire and Le Roy ambulance responded. Le Roy PD on scene.
UPDATE 10:23 a.m.: Mercy Flight won't be necessary. The aircraft's response is canceled.
A car crashed into a tree at 5038 Clinton Street Road near Stringham Drive. Unknown injuries. Town of Batavia firefighters and Mercy medics are responding.
UPDATE 12:44 p.m.: One person inside is conscious and alert but may need extrication.
UPDATE 12:49 p.m.: The driver struck a couple of parked vehicles as well. Mercy EMS is attending to him now. Possible medical issue.
A head-on collision is reported on Ledge Road, just west of Maple Road, Alabama, with a possible serious injury.
Mercy Flight on ground standby.
One person believed injured.
Alabama fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
UPDATE 1:13 p.m.: Two vehicles involved. One blocking, the other in the woods. Possible medical condition.
UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: Mercy Flight requested to scene.
A minor-injury accident is reported at Walnut and Law streets in the city. City fire and Mercy medics are responding.
A motor-vehicle accident with injuries is reported on the westbound Thruway at mile marker 384.5. Four or five vehicles are involved. Le Roy fire and ambulance service are responding.
UPDATE 12:49 p.m.: Mercy medics are also called to the scene.
A fully involved car fire is reported after a two-vehicle accident on Route 77 at Ledge Road, Alabama.
There are injuries
Vehicles are blocking.
Alabama fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.
UPDATE 7:28 p.m.: A second ambulance requested to the scene.
UPDATE 7:36 p.m.: Alabama and Pembroke fire police requested to the scene.
UPDATE 7:52 p.m.: An ambulance from Medina is on scene.
A motor-vehicle accident, "believed to be with injuries," is reported at West Main Street Road (Route 5) and Wortendyke Road. It is blocking traffic. East Pembroke Fire Department, Mercy medics and Sheriff's deputies are responding.
UPDATE 2:06 p.m.: A first responder on scene says the accident is not blocking traffic and that all occupants are out of the vehicles.
UPDATE 2:08 p.m.: East Pembroke told they can stand down. Mercy medics are on scene but an officer says "Everybody here's going to be a sign-off."
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