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Car hits building on Genesee Street in Le Roy

By Howard B. Owens

A car has reportedly hit a structure, knowns as building #3, at 18 Genesee St., Le Roy.

Le Roy Fire and Ambulance Service dispatched.

UPDATE 4:02 p.m.: There is apparent structural damage to the building. The code enforcement officer requested to the scene. Responding units can come in non-emergency.


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Motorcycle crashes in Elba, driver injured

By Billie Owens

A motorcycle accident with injuries is reported in Elba at Norton and Bridge roads. Elba Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding.

UPDATE 5:41 p.m.: The driver complained of right hip pain and was transported to a hospital via private vehicle. Elba fire and Mercy units back in service.

Two-car accident at Route 19 and Parmelee in Le Roy

By Billie Owens

A two-car accident is reported at Route 19 and Parmelee Road in Le Roy. The caller says one vehicle is smoking, both are leaking fluids. All occupants are out of the vehicles.

Le Roy Fire and Ambulance Service responding.

UPDATE 4:37 p.m.: Fire police will be needed to direct traffic. The accident is at the top of the hill at the intersection. The roadway is blocked. Traffic will be shut down at Selden Road. There are two patient sign-offs and no one will be transported. A standard and a flatbed tow are requested.

UPDATE 5:21 p.m.: The roadway was reopened a few moments ago.

Driver in serious injury accident charged with vehicular assault

By Howard B. Owens

A 21-year-old driver involved in a serious injury motor-vehicle accident on Pike Road, Alexander, is being accused of driving drunk and faces a felony charge of vehicular assault, 2nd.

Wyatt J. Becker, 21, of Sumner Road, Darien, was driving a 1998 Pontiac Bonneville when he allegedly lost control of the car and struck a tree. The incident happened at 12:26 a.m., July 30.

His passenger, Luke M. Taracki, 20, of Rusher Road, Alden, needed to be extricated from the vehicle and taken by Mercy Flight to ECMC with serious injuries.

Becker is also charged with DWI, speed not reasonable and prudent, failure to keep right and refusal to take a breath test.

Elderly woman falls out of wheelchair, Mercy Flight responds

By Billie Owens

An elderly female fell out of her wheelchair and struck her head on the pavement at the intersection of Oak Orchard and Hundredmark roads in Elba. Mercy EMS and Elba fire responding. Mercy Flight is responding to transport the victim.

UPDATE: Mercy Flight landed a few minutes ago.

UPDATE 8:31 p.m.: Mercy Flight is airborne and headed to Strong Memorial Hospital.

Two-car accident with injuries in Alabama

By Billie Owens

A two-car accident with injuries, not blocking traffic, is reported at Allegany Road near Roberts Road Route 63 and the Orleans/Genesee county line.

Alabama Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding. "All parties are conscious. There is an infant involved." A second ambulance is requested out of Medina.

UPDATE: 3:13 p.m.: A responder says "We have three adults and three small children. All injuries appear to be minor at this time."

Two-car accident in Le Roy

By Billie Owens

A two-car accident with minor injuries is blocking traffic at West Main Street and West Avenue in Le Roy. Le Roy Fire and Ambulance Service is responding.

UPDATE 12:53 p.m.: The roadway reopened.

Minor injury accident on Maple Road, Alabama

By Howard B. Owens

An accident in the area of 7495 Maple Road is believed to have resulted in minor injuries.

OnStar reports impact was in the side of the car at 33 mph. There was air-bag deployment.

Alabama Fire Department and Mercy EMS responding.

UPDATE 10:12 a.m.: A second ambulance requested to the scene.


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Semi reportedly takes down pole and wires at mobile home park

By Howard B. Owens

A tractor-trailer has reportedly taken down a pole and wires at the Batavia Mobile Home Park, 3322 W. Main Street Road.

The wires are reportedly on the trailer.

It's unclear if any wires or portion of the pole is on West Main Street Road.

East Pembroke Fire Department is dispatched.

UPDATE 4:17 p.m.: Live wires reported on the truck.


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Possible serious injury accident reported on Pike Road, Alexander

By Howard B. Owens

One person is trapped in a car and a passenger is believed to be unconscious following a motor-vehicle accident on Pike Road, Alexander.

The location is in the area of 2900 Pike Road.

Alexander Fire and Mercy EMS dispatched.

First law enforcement officer on scene advises, "step it up."

UPDATE 12:34 a.m.: Mercy Flight being started to the scene. Alexander Engine 6 requested to scene for extrication tools. Engine 7 requested to start up a landing zone.

UPDATE 12:40 a.m.: East Pembroke Fire requested to the scene to assist with extrication.

UPDATE 12:48 a.m.: Mercy Flight has landed.

UPDATE 12:56 a.m.: Another ambulance requested to the scene.

UPDATE 1:04 a.m.: Eastbound traffic is being shut down on Pike Road.

UPDATE: According to a Sheriff's Office news release, the driver was Eric Wyatt J. Becker, 21, of Sumner Road, Darien. He was transported by ground ambulance with minor injuries to ECMC. The passenger was Luke M. Taracki, 20, of Rusher Road, Alden. He was extricated from the vehicle and taken by Mercy Flight to ECMC with serious injuries. It's not known what caused Becker's 1998 Pontiac Bonneville to leave the roadway and strike a tree. Speed and alcohol are considered factors. The accident is being investigated by Deputy John Weis, Deputy Kevin McCarthy, Deputy Chad Minuto, Sgt. Greg Walker, Sgt. Steve Mullen and Deputy Eric Seppala.


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Car vs. pole w/injuries on Route 19, Bergen

By Billie Owens

A car-into-pole accident with injuries is reported on Route 19 in Bergen, between Peachy Road and the county line. An infant is involved. The pole is sheared in two and the car is holding it up.

One-car rollover on westbound Thruway

By Billie Owens

A one-car rollover accident is reported on the westbound Thruway at mile marker 382.2, near Buckley Road. Le Roy Fire and Ambulance are responding.

UPDATE 5:29 p.m.: There is one victim with cuts and abrasions.

Tire blows up as man tries to pump it up in Bergen

By Billie Owens

A tire blew up when a 60-year-old man was pumping it up at Memorial Park on Route 19 in Bergen. He has a hand laceration. The location is a bench by the railroad tracks.

Bergen Fire Department and Mercy EMS responding.

Go-kart driver injured in accident in Elba

By Howard B. Owens

A 19-year-old Batavia man was injured Saturday after he lost control of a go-kart he was driving on Barrville Road, Elba, and was ejected from the vehicle.

Jacob T. Bell, of Washington Avenue, Batavia, was transported to UMMC in a private car with cuts on his face.

Bell was reportedly southbound on Barrville Road at 7 p.m. when he crossed over into the northbound lane to allow another vehicle to pass. Bell said he overcorrected and lost control of the go-kart.

No citations were issued.

The accident was investigated by Deputy Timothy Wescott.

Rollover accident on Sweetland Road, Stafford

By Billie Owens

A one-vehicle rollover accident is reported on Sweetland Road in Stafford, near Bater Road. No one is around the accident scene. The car is on its roof in a field.

Stafford Fire Department is responding.

UPDATE 6 p.m.: The driver has been located and is not injured. He's at the location with an off-duty deputy.

Possible entrapment in accident on Attica Road, Alexander

By Howard B. Owens

A motor-vehicle accident with possible entrapment is reported at the intersection of Attica Road and Alexander Darien Townline Road, Alexander.

Alexander Fire and Ambulance dispatched.

Mercy Flight on standby.

UPDATE 9:47 a.m.: The vehicle has reportedly "rolled a few times."

UPDATE 9:48 a.m.: Mercy Flight on in-air standby.

UPDATE 9:49 a.m.: State Police on scene. Fire chief on scene. Vehicle is on its side in the roadway. The accident is actually in Darien's district. Darien will be toned out as well. Mercy Flight cancelled.

UPDATE 9:51 a.m.: Minor injuries.

UPDATE 10:12 a.m.: Alexander ambulance transporting to UMMC.

UPDATE 11:14 a.m.: Photos submitted by Amber Loboreno.


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Male suffers head injury in bike accident in Le Roy

By Billie Owens

A mini-bike accident is reported in the driveway of 8330 Circular Hill Road in Le Roy. The male victim has a head injury. Le Roy Fire and Ambulance responding.

UPDATE 8:44 p.m.: Before help could arrive, a family member picked up the victim and is driving him to a hearby hospital.

UPDATE 8:47 p.m.: Le Roy, now at the scene, is put back in service.

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