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Injuries and One Fatality in Wreck on LIE

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At the end of March, there was a serious accident that happened on the Long Island Expressway in Shirley. This information comes from the Suffolk County Police. A pick-up truck was traveling west near exit 68 at around 3:30 in the afternoon. It hit a minivan, and then crossed the median and hit a motorcycle and another minivan. Police say that multiple people had to be taken to local hospitals. One person, who was in the second minivan that was hit, was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. The motorcycle driver was also left in serious condition. The police charged the driver...

15 April

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Emergency Responders Brace for Power Outages

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Emergency responders are preparing for possible blackouts that could happen if ice brings down trees and power lines. Officials are hiring people to prepare for possible power outages. The emergency responders are looking ahead to storms coming into the area. The Deputy Chief May of the Rochester Fire Department said, "stay inside because of down trees, downed wires. You can't tell if they're live or dead." Emergency responders in the Rochester area are preparing for another storm. They are urging people in the area to limit travel, and they say that bridges will be a concern because roads over bridges tend to freeze. They...

15 April

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Pedestrian in Tribeca Hit by Falling Scaffolding

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in Accident News, Falling Objects, Pedestrian Accidents

In Tribeca in Manhattan, a pedestrian was hit by a piece of falling debris. This incident happened on Friday afternoon. According to authorities, a piece of scaffolding fell off of an office high-rise. The building was located at 101 Barclay Street, and the accident happened at around 2:15 in the afternoon. A pedestrian on the sidewalk was hit by the falling debris. The victim suffered injuries that were not life-threatening, and they were taken to Bellevue Hospital to be treated for their injuries. The Department of Buildings sent investigators to the scene. The building is owned by Bank of New York Mellon. A spokesperson said...

15 April

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New York State Police Are Conducting a Distracted Driving Detail

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in Accident News, Vehicle Accidents

On April 13, New York State Police conducted a Distracted Driving Enforcement Detail. They conducted this detail in three different towns in New York. These towns were Town of North Salem, Town of Somers, and Town of Lewisboro. This detail was being done in connection with “Operation Hang Up.” This operation is looking to decrease the number of accidents related to distracted driving in New York. Cops are cracking down on motorists who are driving while using their cell phones or other electronic devices. During the detail, the police issues over 43 tickets. Of those 43, 15 of the tickets were issued...

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Auburn Pedestrian, Kylle L. Hopkins, Seriously Injured After Being Hit By Car

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in Accident Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

This story is recent as it was reported on Saturday, April 14, 2018. A 26-year-old pedestrian had to be airlifted to Upstate University Hospital after he was hit by a car. This happened at 10:10 at night on Friday. According to the police, Kylle L. Hopkins, 26-years-old, was walking through an intersection at Genesee and Columbus. He was hit by a vehicle being driven by Doris M. Ramsperger, a 60-year-old from Auburn. According to the police, the accident was Hopkins’ fault. So, the operator of the vehicle was not ticketed for the incident. It appears the injuries Hopkins received were not life-threatening. A...

15 April

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One in Hospital After Tractor-Trailer Accident in Weedsport

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in Accident News, Truck Accidents

Crews were called out to an accident that occurred on South Seneca Street in Weedsport. This incident happened at around 5:45 in the evening and involved a tractor-trailer and a car. First responders arrived at 8864 South Seneca Street for an accident that involved minor injuries. When they got to the scene, they found one vehicle that was on its side. The injuries from the accident appear to have been mostly minor. But, one patient did have to be taken to Auburn Community Hospital by ambulance. The Weedsport Ambulance and Rescue were also on the scene. This story is new and any updates will...

15 April

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Phelps Cabin Fire Being Investigated

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in Accident News, Burn Injuries

This story is recent and developing so the details are scarce. We will keep you updated as the story develops. A cabin fire was reported on West Townline Road in Phelps on Saturday evening. The call came in at around 7:45 in the evening. The Junius and Oaks Corners fire departments were called to the scene. Crews who were at the scene confirmed it was a fully-involved cabin fire. There was smoke visible in the sky. As more information becomes available, we will let you know. It is unclear what caused the fire, and it is not known if anyone was injured in...

15 April

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Fatal Accident in Royalton Claims Life of Terence Standsblack

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In the town of Royalton, New York, a Clarence man was killed on Friday evening after a head-on accident. This information comes from the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office responded to an accident that happened on Akron Road near Miller Road. When they got there they found one vehicle on the road and another in a ditch. Officials say their investigation so far reveals a vehicle being driven by 27-year-old Terence Standsblac of Clarence was attempting to pass the vehicle ahead of him when he hit an eastbound vehicle. Standsblack was taken to ECMC where he was reported dead on Saturday. The...

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Update: Driver Charged After Injuring Eight People, Including One Child

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in Accident Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

This story is an update on a new story we reported on yesterday. In Flatbush, eight people were injured, some seriously, after a multi-vehicle crash that happened in Brooklyn. The driver had been charged with driving while intoxicated. Witnesses say that a black car was trying to turn when speeding Mercedes jumped the curb and drove up on the sidewalk. This happened on Friday night at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Farragut Road. The car hit into four pedestrians who were there waiting for the bus. Among the people that were injured was one child, a 16-year-old, and a 21-year old. David Olivier, a...

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Cop Injured in Crash on Long Island Expressway

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A police officer was injured in an accident on the Long Island Expressway. The accident happened last week. The officer was injured when his vehicle was hit, said the police. The eastbound lane of the expressway was closed at the William Floyd Parkway because of the multi-vehicle crash that happened near Exit 69. According to police, a Suffolk County police highway patrol officer was in his car at the time. He was blocking the left lane of the eastbound expressway in response to a one-car crash that had just happened. While in his car, a van hit the rear end of the...

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