Three people were injured in a four-car accident at Daws Corners -- Route 98 and Batavia-Elba Townline Road -- this afternoon.
A westbound car reportedly pulled out from Batavia-Elba Townline Road and was struck by a car traveling southbound on Route 98. Each of those cars then hit two others at the intersection.
Joseph N. Mattison, 20, of Merriman Road, Byron, was cited for alleged failure to yield. Mattison, who was driving a 1994 Chevy sedan, was among the three people injured and transported to UMMC by ambulance.
Also injured were Bob K. Rathman, 39, of Heritage Estates, Albion, and Chrystal Bush, 17, who was a passenger in a car driven by Suanne Quackenbush, 49, of Gillett Road, Byron.
Quackenbush was not injured.
The fourth vehicle was driven by Benny S. Giambrone, 84, of Farnsworth Road, Oakfield.
The accident was investigated by Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello.
When are they going to put a
When are they going to put a traffic signal up at this intersection. I think since mercy flight and the state troopers is just around the corner this gives them something to do. What about public saftey to many people are getting hurt, its nonsense!