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Person ejected from vehicle that strikes tree in Stafford

By Howard B. Owens

A person was reportedly ejected from a vehicle after it struck a tree at Roanoke and Transit roads in Stafford.

The person is reportedly awake and breathing. 

Dispatchers 

Mercy Flight has been dispatched.

Roanoke at Route 237 is being shut down.

Stafford Fire and Mercy EMS responding.

UPDATE 9:47 p.m.: Mercy Flight is on the ground.

UPDATE 20:27 p.m.: Assignment back in service.

Batavia man struck and killed while crossing Main Street Road, Batavia

By Howard B. Owens

A 60-year-old Batavia man was struck and killed by a vehicle while he was attempting to cross the road on foot in the area of 4077 West Main Street Road, Batavia, at 6:55 p.m. on Wednesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The victim has been identified as Robert M. Schryver.

The location is roughly between Delre's Greenhouse and the former Dibble Family Center, west of Colonial Boulevard. 

According to the initial investigation, a 27-year-old Akron woman, Brittany Hill, was driving a 2020 Gray Volkswagon SUV westbound when Schryver reportedly crossed the road ahead of her vehicle.

Schryver sustained serious injuries and was transported to UMMC, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The accident investigation is continuing by the Crash Management Team and deputies.  Town of Batavia Fire, Batavia PD, State Police, and Mercy EMS assisted at the scene.

One vehicle rollover accident reported on North Lake Road, Bergen

By Howard B. Owens

A one-vehicle rollover accident is reported in the area of 6520 North Lake Road, Bergen.

A subject inside the vehicle can be seen moving a hand.

Bergen Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.  Mutual aid from Churchville requested.

A vehicle into a house accident reported in Le Roy

By Howard B. Owens

A vehicle has reportedly crashed into a house at 7824 South Lake Road, Le Roy.

No word on injuries.

Le Roy Fire, Le Roy Ambulance, and Mercy EMS dispatched.

UPDATE 5:23 p.m.: A chief on scene reports the vehicle struck a porch and not the house.  Bergen had also been dispatched and is now back in service.

UPDATE 5:26 p.m.: No injuries.

Pickup truck and semi collide at Texaco Town

By Howard B. Owens
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A semi-truck vs. pickup truck accident was reported at Route 20 and Route 63 in Pavilion at about 11:30 a.m.

We have no information on injuries.

A diesel fuel spill was reported.

The intersection was closed during clean-up.

Photo submitted by Brian Paris.

Two car accident with injuries reported in Le Roy

By Howard B. Owens

A two-car accident with injuries is reported at Lake Street Road and Vallance Road in Le Roy.

Injuries are reported.

Le Roy Fire and Le Roy Ambulance dispatched. A second ambulance is requested to the scene.

Injury reported in motorcycle accident in Darien

By Howard B. Owens

A motorcycle and car are involved in an accident at Route 238 and Darien Alexander Townline Road, Darien.

Darien Fire and Alexander ambulance responding.

An injury is reported and medics on scene are starting treatment.

 

Car strikes pole on Clinton Street, Batavia

By Howard B. Owens

A car has struck a utility pole in the area of 43 Clinton St., Batavia.

There is air bag deployment.

Unknown injuries.

City Fire and Mercy EMS responding

UPDATE 12:40 a.m.: A Batavia patrol officer on scene reports no injuries.

Photos: Workers unload merchandise from tractor trailer involved in accident in Pavilion

By Howard B. Owens
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One person was injured when a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck hauling retail merchandise collided at Ellicott Street Road and Starr Road shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.

 Seven hours later, workers were still removing the merchandise from the truck and loading it into another trailer.

The State Police released the names of the drivers without stating which vehicle each driver was operating and which driver was injured. 

The driver of the first vehicle was Syed A. Rizvi, 36, of Windsor Mill, Maryland, and of the second, Francisco A. Gomez Arias, 42, of Hazle Township, Pa.

The State Police did not release any information related to the events leading to the accident.

Photos by Howard Owens

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starr road accident pavilion
starr road accident pavilion

Teen from Scotland struck by car on Clinton Street Road seriously injured

By Howard B. Owens

A 17-year-old from Aberdeen, Scotland, was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in the area of 5186 Clinton Street Road, Batavia, shortly before 1:30 a.m.

Ethan R. Walker is believed to be a student at Genesee Community College.

According to the Sheriff's Office, he was apparently a passenger in a 2007 Chevy Suburban that was eastbound on Route 33.  For some reason, Walker got out of the vehicle, crossed the roadway on foot and entered the westbound lane.

He was struck by a grey 2008 Toyota RAV4 driven by Garrett R. Mercurio, 18, of Batavia.

Mercurio and witnesses called 9-1-1.

Town of Batavia Fire and Mercy EMS arrived on scene and provided Walker with medical care. Walker was transported by ground ambulance from the scene and later flown by Mercy EMS to ECMC, where he is currently in the trauma unit.

The incident is being investigated by the Sheriff's Office, including members of the Crash Management Team.

(Initial Report)

Man struck by vehicle on Clinton Street Road

By Howard B. Owens

A man has been reportedly struck by a vehicle on Clinton Street Road near Pine Hollow Drive. 

Possible serious injuries. 

Checking on the availability of Mercy Flight. 

Town of Batavia Fire and Mercy EMS responding. 

Semi-truck rollover reported in Stafford

By Howard B. Owens

A semi-truck rollover accident is reported at Route 5 and Route 237, the four corners, in Stafford.

A minor injury is reported.

The truck is hauling potash.

Stafford Fire and Byron and South Byron fire departments dispatched.

UPDATE 1:54 p.m.: DEC requested to the scene.

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