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UPDATED: Five people injured, including two pedestrians, in accident at Oak and Richmond

By Howard B. Owens

Seven Five people were injured, including two pedestrians, in a two-car crash at Oak and Richmond today.

With some Mercy EMS ambulances already tied up on other calls, ambulances from Le Roy and Darien were called to the scene and two Mercy Flight medics also assisted with the treatment of patients.

Five Three patients were taken to UMMC and two were transported to Strong.

All patients were in stable condition at the time of transport, said Officer Kevin DeFelice.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation though DeFelice said it appears one vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way to another vehicle on a left-hand turn.

Two of those injured were pedestrians, though DeFelice said it's unclear at this point whether they were on the crosswalk or sidewalk and whether they were struck by a vehicle or by debris.

DeFelice said a press release with more details will be issued this afternoon. This story will be updated with additional details as they become available.

UPDATE: Officials have issued a press release stating it was actually five people who were injured in the accident. Here's the press release:

Five people were injured in the accident at Oak Street and Richmond Avenue today. Three were taken to UMMC, Two were taken to Strong. Investigation reveals that a northbound black Acura being driven by the defendant was attempting to make a left turn onto Richmond Avenue from Oak Street. The defendant failed to yield the right of way to a southbound red GMC Jimmy. The vehicles collided sending the GMC Jimmy into 2 pedestrians that were standing on the sidewalk on the southwest corner of the intersection. The defendant was issued a UTT and released. Additional charges may be pending. Assisting at the scene were Batavia City Fire, Mercy EMS, Darien Fire and Leroy Ambulance.

The only person identified in the release was one of the drivers, Michael I. Sanders, 45, of 22 Columbia Ave., Apt. #1, Batavia. He was cited for alleged failure to yield right of way.

(Initial Report)

Michelle WIlliams

Bob H.-I think it's a Uniform Traffic Ticket. I'm not 100% sure but I think it's a blanket term for an appearance type ticket and on it there would be the violations. I could be wrong though so don't quote me

Nov 29, 2013, 6:43pm Permalink
John Simmons

LOL I remeber that a UTT is a vehicle made in Australia & is likened to a Ford Falcoon "ranchero".. OR it could be a GM type "ranchero" made at GM but, I can never remember that it is really called an "El Camino".. Besides, WTF cares what a UTT is anyway, does it take THAT much more time for someone to write "Uniform Traffic Ticket" so everyone would know what they were trying to get across?? Then again, maybe the reporter can't spell to save his life like 99% of MOST college grads can't & is maybe embarassed that he can't spell, write, walk & chew gum at the same time either.. LOLOLOLOL

Nov 30, 2013, 1:00am Permalink
joseph bradt

John said, "LOL I remeber that a UTT is a vehicle made in Australia & is likened to a Ford Falcoon "ranchero".. OR it could be a GM type "ranchero" made at GM but, I can never remember that it is really called an "El Camino".. Besides, WTF cares what a UTT is anyway, does it take THAT much more time for someone to write "Uniform Traffic Ticket" so everyone would know what they were trying to get across?? Then again, maybe the reporter can't spell to save his life like 99% of MOST college grads can't & is maybe embarassed that he can't spell, write, walk & chew gum at the same time either.. LOLOLOLOL"

If you're going to knock someone else's spelling, you should make sure your own spelling is correct. Ford never made a Falcoon.

Nov 30, 2013, 9:16am Permalink
Jeff Allen

1.) The reporter didn't use UTT arbitrarily, it was part of a press release.

2.) The use of "UTT" vs. "Uniform Traffic Ticket" requires 19 additional keystrokes (including spacing) while your grammatically improper use of the ampersand vs. the word "and" would only require 2 additional keystrokes (1 if you consider that you have to use the shift key to utilize the ampersand)

3.) The use of an ampersand is reserved for titles, long lists, and areas where abbreviations are necessary due to space limitations.

4.) You spelled remember, Falcon, and embarrassed wrong.

Nov 30, 2013, 1:47pm Permalink
Mark Brudz

Only on The Batavian, can a report of a serious accident be converted into a third grade grammar class. Our one stop source for news and entertainment.

Nov 30, 2013, 11:26am Permalink
Kyle Couchman

We laugh when things are funny....so far not much to laugh about. I give your post about 10 more min John. I'm sure we'll miss your sharp wit and informed opinions very very much ....

Nov 30, 2013, 6:02pm Permalink

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