A 16-year-old girl from Holley remains in the intensive care unit at Erie County Medical Cener this morning following a head-on collision last night on Route 98 in Elba.
The accident occurred just south of Edgerton Road at 8:09 p.m. when a southbound Dodge sedan driven by Ashley Nicol Deskins, 18, of Hall Road, Holley, crossed the center line and hit an oncoming car.
Deskins vehicle left the roadway and came to rest in a field on the east side of Route 98.
Extrication teams from Elba and Town of Batavia fire departments were called to the scene.
Jessica Deskins, 16, reportedly suffered, neck and abdominal injuries. She was transported by Mercy EMS to the Genesee County Airport, and from there flown by Mercy Flight to ECMC.
Ashley Deskins was taken by ground ambulance to ECMC where she was treated and released.
The other driver, Gina Delelys, 41, of Log City Road, Elba, was transported to UMMC for minor injuries.
A baby in Deskin's vehicle, Maelee Scott, was not injured. The car is owned by Brittany Scott of East Main Street, Batavia.
Deputy Kevin McCarthy investigated the accident and his report indicates Deskins may have been driving too fast for road conditions.
A lake effect snowstorm had started about an hour prior to the accident and Route 98 had some snow on it.
UPDATE: A revised accident report released by the Sheriff's Office this evening says charges are pending in the accident. Also, Maelee Scott was transported to Mothers and Childrens Hospital in Erie County with minor injuries.
Please Lord , Help Jessica
Please Lord , Help Jessica Deskins and her Family get through their time of need. Just pray that threw this tragic event that it brings us all closer to you Jesus, and we pray for a quick recovery and for a better understanding as to what he will have us to do as a servant of God. I love you and believe your loving hands are upon them. Thank you Jesus! Praise God!