A driver involved in an accident Sunday night on Ellicott Street near Jackson Avenue that sent two people to the hospital has been charged with DWI.
Reid E. Scott, 23, of Bear Road, Cowlesville, is also charged with driving with a BAC of .08 or greater, leaving the scene of an injury accident, reckless driving, speeding and consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle.
Scott's vehicle was northbound on Ellicott Street, allegedly at a high rate of speed, according to investigators. A second vehicle was in the left-turn lane, intending to turn into Kwik Fill, and Scott allegedly attempted to pass the vehicle on the left by driving in the wrong lane toward oncoming traffic.
Scott's vehicle struck the turning vehicle. His vehicle then continued north striking a railroad crossing sign and utility pole.
Scott allegedly fled the scene of the accident on foot and was later located in Jackson Square. He suffered a hand injury.
Batavia PD did not release the names of the occupants of the other vehicle or provide information on their injuries.
UPDATE Tuesday, 4:50 p.m.: The driver of the second vehicle was Frances Riggs, of Brockport, and the passenger was Mattie Cole, of Albion. Both were transported to UMMC, but neither suffered a significant injury, according to Sgt. Chris Camp.
