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Truck Driver in Critical Condition in Wheatfield Crash

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A pickup driver was in critical condition at Erie County Medical Center after he backed out of his driveway and hit into oncoming traffic. This happened in Shawnee Road in Wheatfield. This information comes from the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened at around 6:30 in the morning between Slusaric Road and Wildwing Drive. The driver of the pickup was John Moudy, He is a 29-year-old from Wheatfield. He was listed in critical condition after he was taken by a Mercy Flight to ECMC. Moudy had to be extricated from the vehicle. His truck was hit by an oncoming vehicle. It appears...

12 April

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Update on Police Officer Killed in Car Crash

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As this is a new and developing story, we will continue to keep you posted as new information is released. The Whitestown Police Department has released the name of the Oneida County officer who was killed in a car accident Wednesday night. Kevin Crossley, the victim, was a part-time officer. The department posted at 8:30 a.m. that he was the person who died in the accident. The post said, “Officer Kevin Crossley who was working in the Village of Whitesboro was killed in a 2 car motor vehicle accident on Oriskany Blvd. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and...

07 April

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Update: Well-Known Chef Charged with Vehicular Manslaughter

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An update on a story we reported on earlier has been found. This story was about an accident in Cayuga County that led to one fatality. The driver who caused the accident was Stephen S. Landon, a 53-year-old man from Skaneateles. He has now been accused of driving while drunk. While doing so, he crashed into another car and killed a 25-year-old many from Auburn. The crash happened in early March. Landon is a well-known Chef from Central New York who has won many awards for his cooking. He was arrested and charged with two counts of vehicular assault as well as...

07 April

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Alcohol Likely Cause of Fatal Cayuga County Crash

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According to police, alcohol contributed to a crash that occurred in Cayuga County that led to a man’s death and injury to four people. This happened in early March on March 9, according to police deputies. Stephen S. Landon, a 53-year-old from Skaneateles, was driving on Route 34 in Fleming when his car moved across the center line and hit into an oncoming car. This information comes from Lt. Michael Wellauer from the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office. The victim, Travis Mainwaring, died at the scene. He was 25-years-old at the time. Landon was reportedly drinking before the crash, and there are charges pending...

07 April

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3 People From Massachusetts Killed in NY Car Accident

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In February, there was a car crash that occurred in Upstate New York. In this accident, three people from Massachusetts were killed in the crash. Police responded to the accident on the New York State Thruway in Verona. They were reported to have responded to the accident at about 10:30 in the morning. The accident claimed the lives of three victims. The victims were Maria Braga, who is an 81-year-old woman from Fall River. David M. Botelho a 73-year-old woman of Westport. And, Isabel Botelho, a 72-year-old-woman from Westport. The driver of this vehicle was Joao Braga was an 81-year-old from Fall...

06 April

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Update on JFK Multi-Vehicle Crash

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Another update on the large, multi-vehicle crash we have reported on already. This crash involved five vehicles and resulted in a pile-up near the JFK airport. This was a significant crash that claimed the lives of two people and caused serious injury to five more people. The vehicle that caught on fire was a sedan. The two people who were killed were in the sedan. They became trapped in the vehicle as it burst into flames. Emergency responders had to remove them from the vehicle, but they were not able to save them. Medics at the scene took the give other victims...

05 April

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7 People Hurt, 2 Dead After Crash Near JFK

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7 People Hurt, 2 Dead After Crash Near JFK

A catastrophic accident led to the deaths of two people and injuries to seven more people. This accident happened on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The accident was a chain-reaction crash that happened near JFK airport. So far, two of the people who were injured have been arrested in connection with the collision. Investigators are currently looking into drunk driving as a possible factor in the collision. Five cars, at least, were involved in the collision. One of the cars ended up being completely engulfed in fire. While the cause of the crash is still being investigated, alcohol could have been a factor....

05 April

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Man Found Guilty of Felony Assault in Crash Case

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Man Found Guilty of Felony Assault in Crash Case

A jury has found a man guilty of felony assault after a trial. John W. Cole is the man who has been convicted of felony assault and driving while under the influence. The trial happened in the Saratoga County Court in Ballston Spa on March 16, 2018. The jury convicted John W. Coleman auto repair businessman, of the two charges. He was driving in one night and crashed his BMW into a tree on Sitterly Road. His actions left the passenger in his vehicle with severe injuries. The passenger is now quadriplegic. The jury was comprised of seven men and five women....

05 April

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Victims Identified in Glenville Crash That Led to Fatalities

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Victims Identified in Glenville Crash That Led to Fatalities

Victims have now been identified in a Glenville crash that led to fatalities. This accident occurred on April 2, 2018. The accident happened in the evening on that Monday. The Glenville police have identified the two people who were killed in the accident. According to the Glenville police, the victims were 28-year-old Joshua Mendetta who was a resident of Gloversville. He was on Amsterdam Road near Wolf Hollow Road at about 7 in the evening and was crossing onto the other side of the road. While he was crossing, a car being driven by Tamicia Liberty, a 59-year-old resident of Schenectady,...

05 April

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Investigation Ongoing Into Crash that Killed Mother and Child

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Investigation Ongoing Into Crash that Killed Mother and Child

An investigation is still ongoing into a crash that caused the death of a mother and her baby. Zuleyma Lopez was with her four children when they were hit by an SUV while in Fishkill. Both Lopez and her 10-month-old baby were killed in the accident. This information comes from state police. Lopez and her four children were crossing Route 52 in Fishkill on the north side. The driver was in a 2003 GMC Yukon in the westbound turning lane. He didn’t see them crossing the street, and he collided into them. The three other children were also injured. The state police...

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