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Queensbury, NY – Two Cars and School Bus Involved in Collision at Intersection

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Queensbury, NY (November 30, 2018) – A school bus was reported to have become involved in a three-vehicle crash at an intersection in Queensbury on Friday afternoon, November 30. Authorities reported that the crash took place at around 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Bay Road and Blind Rock Road. Police stated that the school bus had been at a stop light, waiting to make a left turn when a motor vehicle accident occurred nearby. The initial crash was between an unspecified vehicle and a minivan which subsequently forced the van to collide head-on with the bus. Paramedics and police were called to the scene where 14 students were onboard the bus. None of the students nor the driver of the bus suffered any injuries in the accident, however, the driver of one of the vehicles was reported to have been transported to a local hospital. The condition of that victim is unknown at this time, although injuries are believed to be rather minor. The incident is likely to be under active inves

West Henrietta, NY – Traffic Collision on Erie Station Road

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West Henrietta, NY (November 30, 2018) – Police responded to a traffic collision that was stated to have taken place at an intersection in West Henrietta on Friday evening, November 30. The crash was reported to have involved no more than two vehicles, although details are still vague at this time. The accident was reported at approximately 5:58 p.m. Authorities along with emergency medical crews were dispatched to the scene in both the east and westbound lanes of Erie Station Road at Thruway Park Drive. Paramedics at the scene were able to verify the existence of injuries, although the nature of wounds incurred has not been stated. Likewise, authorities have not mentioned the number of people involved in the collision. Police are most likely involved in an investigation at this time as there has been no information released in regards to the events that led to this accident. New York Car Accidents We would like to extend our sincere sympathies to of the victim of this accident,

Cambria, NY – Motor Vehicle Crash Sends One Person to Hospital

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Cambria, NY (November 30, 2018) – On Friday morning, November 30, authorities responded to a motor vehicle crash that occurred at an intersection in the Town of Cambria. According to police, the accident which resulted in the hospitalization of one person was reported to have taken place at an unspecified time during the morning hours. Police were dispatched to the scene where a person who was driving a black Chevy Camaro north before going through the intersection of Townline Road and Ridge Road, according to the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle ultimately ended up hundreds of feet off the road in a wooded area after colliding with a guardrail. The victim suffered multiple injuries due to the impact of the accident, and emergency responders had to extricate the injured party from their vehicle. Whether or not the injured driver had been attempting to avoid a collision with another vehicle seems likely, although that information has not been specified at this time. Pol

East Quogue, NY – Minor Injuries Suffered in Three-Vehicle Crash

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East Quogue, NY (November 30, 2018) – A traffic collision involving three vehicles was reported to have shut down a portion of Montauk Highway on Thursday morning, November 29, according to authorities. The accident was stated to have occurred at approximately 7:31 a.m. and the highway was reopened around two hours later. Dispatchers sent police as well emergency medical professionals to the scene of the accident on the highway between Old Country Road and Jones Road. Paramedics attended to the victims of the crash while police assessed the damages that occurred from the impact. According to authorities, all injuries were reported as relatively minor, however, the number of people involved in the accident has not been mentioned. The specific conditions of the injured parties have not been provided, and the cause of this accident is likely under investigation. No further details have been made available. New York Car Accidents Above all else, we would like to extend our most genu

Uniondale, NY – Six Hospitalized After Crash Involving NICE Bus

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Uniondale, NY (November 30, 2018) – On Friday afternoon, November 30, a NICE bus was involved in a motor vehicle accident in front of the Nassau Coliseum that sent six people to the hospital. According to authorities, the injurious wreck took place at around 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Hempstead Turnpike and Overington Boulevard. NICE officials reported that a passenger vehicle had struck the rear-end of the Route N70 bus while at a stop for reasons that have not been determined. According to officials, there were 30 people on the bus at the time of the accident. Emergency medical crews were sent to the scene along with police where at least six people were confirmed to have been transported to a local hospital for various injuries. The extent of the injuries suffered has not been stated. Neither the driver of the bus nor the other vehicle involved were hurt in the crash. No further details have been provided as police are currently investigating the incident. New York Bus A

East Rochester, NY – At Least One Injured Following Car Crash on Fairport Road

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East Rochester, NY (November 30, 2018) – On Friday evening, November 30, police in East Rochester were sent to the scene of an accident that resulted in at least one injured party on Fairport Road. The accident was reported to have taken place at around 5:04 p.m. and is believed to have involved no more than two vehicles. Police who responded to the crash site reported that the incident happened in the eastbound/westbound lanes of Fairport Road, in the vicinity of Lake Crescent Drive in East Rochester. Authorities began working a preliminary investigation at the scene in an effort to confirm the events that led to the crash. Along with police, emergency medical personnel were also dispatched to the scene in order to render aid to any victims. Only one victim can be confirmed at this time, however, that information has not been verified as there has been no word regarding the number of people involved in the incident. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of this crash

South Bristol, NY – House Fire in Ontario County Claims Two Lives

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South Bristol, NY (November 30, 2018) – Officials in South Bristol have stated that a propane tank that exploded may have contributed to the extensiveness of a raging fire that tragically claimed two lives on Thursday night, November 29. The fire was reported to have started at around 9:00 p.m. when explosions were heard by neighbors at a home on Egypt Valley Road, which is also known as County Road 33. While a propane tank was stated to have exploded in the fire, the official cause of the blaze is not known at this time. The house that caught fire is in a very rural area, which subsequently caused a delay in getting water to the scene. The bodies of two people who died in the fire were found about three hours after crews contained the flames. Bristol, Naples, Honeoye Falls, Richmond, and East Bloomfield Fire Departments were all among those who responded to the incident. The Monroe County Medical Examiner will be in charge of identifying the victims. The cause of the fire is curr

The Lange Law Firm Files First Romaine Lettuce E coli Lawsuit in Romaine Lettuce E coli Outbreak

As details begin to unfold as to the exact source of the romaine lettuce outbreak and the FDA calls for labeling of romaine lettuce, the first lawsuit related to this outbreak has been filed. On November 26, 2018, The Lange Law Firm filed a Romaine Lettuce E coli lawsuit on behalf of a man who was diagnosed with an E coli infection and hospitalized in Florida, after eating romaine lettuce at Beef O’Brady’s in Florida.  The E coli victim is a Texas resident. One of the nation’s leading food safety lawyers, Jory Lange has received dozens of calls from families across the country who became ill after eating romaine lettuce. “This is the third E coli outbreak from romaine lettuce or leafy greens in the last 12 months.  We’ve received calls from a number of people who were hospitalized after eating romaine lettuce.  If you have any romaine lettuce grown in California in your home, the CDC and FDA recommend that you throw it out and not eat it,” says national E coli lawyer, Jory Lange. Th

Penfield, NY – Car Crash on Highway 250 Prompts Emergency Responders

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Penfield, NY (November 29, 2018) – On Thursday afternoon, November 29, dispatchers sent emergency medical personnel along with police to the scene of a motor vehicle accident that occurred in Penfield at around 1:51 p.m. Police responded to the call and quickly arrived at the crash site which was reported to have been in both the north and southbound lanes of Highway 250, a little north of Highway 441. Emergency medical professionals who arrived at the scene were able to verify that at least one person had been suffering from injuries. Officials did not state the specific condition of those injuries, and the number of people involved in the accident has not been released at this time. Exactly how this incident occurred has not been reported, although no more than two vehicles are believed to have been involved. Police are actively investigating the events that led to this incident. There were no more details provided at this time. New York Car Accidents First and foremost, we wo

Brighton, NY – Police Respond to Car Accident with Injuries on Blossom Road

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Brighton, NY (November 29, 2018) – Authorities were dispatched to the scene of a traffic collision that occurred on Blossom Road Thursday morning, November 29. The injurious accident prompted emergency medical services to arrive on the scene after the collision which happened at approximately 11:33 a.m. in Brighton. Police arrived at the scene of the crash that was reported to have occurred in both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Blossom Road at Highway 590. According to authorities, at least one person was verified to have suffered injuries due to the impact of the crash. At this time, paramedics have not stated the extent of the injuries that were incurred or whether or not anyone required transportation to a hospital. The events that led to this accident are currently under investigation by authorities. No further information has been provided. New York Car Accidents First and foremost, we benevolently extend our sincere compassion to anyone who may have suffered any inj

Harlem, Manhattan, NY – Three-Story Church Collapses and Leaves One Injured

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Harlem, Manhattan, NY (November 29, 2018) – A partial building collapse took place during what was supposed to be a controlled demolition on Thursday morning, November 29, according to authorities. The accident was reported to have happened shortly before noon at a three-story church located on West 135 th Street. What originally began as a planned demolition of the building ended with unpredictable results as a large portion of inside the church came crashing down. At the time of the incident, there were no workers inside the building, however, the large collapse caused injuries to one person who was nearby when it happened. According to authorities, an individual who was exiting the parking lot of the church on a motorcycle suffered at least minor injuries due to the collapse. There has been no word, however, as to the exact condition of that person or the nature of their injuries. Inspectors were sent to the scene in order to conduct an investigation regarding the safety of th

Irondequoit, NY – Authorities Called to Scene of Crash on North Goodman Street

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Irondequoit, NY (November 29, 2018) – Police in Irondequoit responded to a call concerning a motor vehicle accident that ended with injuries on Thursday evening, November 29. The accident which took place at around 5:05 p.m. is believed to have involved no more than two vehicles, according to authorities. Dispatchers sent emergency medical crews along with police to the scene of the accident in the northbound/southbound lanes of North Goodman Street at East Ridge Road in Irondequoit. Paramedics who arrived at the scene were able to confirm that at least one person suffered injuries due to the impact of the collision. The number of people involved in the accident has not been confirmed at this time, and there has been no word as to the conditions of the injured party or parties. Police are actively investigating the events that led to this crash as the cause of the incident is unknown. No further information has been provided. New York Car Accidents First and foremost, we benevol

Scotia, NY – Update: Police Identify Woman Struck and Killed on Mohawk Avenue

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Scotia, NY (November 29, 2018) – The 70-year-old woman who was tragically struck and killed by a motor vehicle on Wednesday night, November 28, has been identified by police as Kathleen Allen. The accident happened at around 6:40 p.m., according to authorities. Police reported that Allen had been attempting to walk across Mohawk Avenue, in the vicinity of Xtra Mart when she was hit by an SUV. The operator of the SUV has now been named as, Robert Delamater, of Scotia. Police have reason to believe that Allen may have been wearing dark-colored clothing at the time of the incident, which would have made her difficult to see at night. Allen was immediately transported to Ellis Hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries. Sadly, she was pronounced dead shortly after her arrival. Delamater was reported to have been unharmed during the accident and has fully cooperated with authorities. Speed is not believed to be a factor in this collision. Police are continuing their investig

Vestal, NY – Injuries Sustained in Three Separate Car Crashes in Same Area

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Vestal, NY (November 29, 2018) – On Wednesday evening, November 28, both the Vestal police and Binghamton Police responded to a series of three separate motor vehicle accidents along the same stretch of Vestal Parkway East. The first incident was reported to have occurred at around 4:30 p.m. and all three crashes were cleared by 6:30 p.m. According to authorities, the first crash involved four vehicles in the eastbound lanes, across the street from the Fox 40 station, in the vicinity of Plaza Drive. A second crash then occurred between two vehicles approximately 30 minutes later at around 5:00 p.m. This accident took place in the same location but on the other side of the parkway. Vestal Police along with EMS were dispatched to both crashes as lane closures caused severe traffic delays in the area. Approximately 40 minutes after the second crash, a third accident was reported about a quarter mile from the first two, near Clubhouse Road. More than one person is believed to have sust

Buffalo, NY – Construction Worker Injured on the Job After Fall into River

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Buffalo, NY (November 29, 2018) – A construction worker was reported to have suffered injuries after falling into the Buffalo River on Wednesday morning, November 28, according to authorities. The incident took place at around 8:30 a.m. in the area of 625 Elk Street as workers were performing their scheduled duties for the day. According to officials, Buffalo firefighters were called to the scene as they were nearby the accident at the time and were immediately flagged down for assistance. Reports stated that a co-worker jumped into the frigid water to rescue the victim. The injured worker was promptly transported to Erie County Medical Center to be treated for his injuries. The exact condition of the victim has not been made clear at this time. No further information has been made available. Authorities are actively conducting a thorough investigation into the events that led to this incident. New York Construction Accidents We would like to offer our sincere compassion to the

Rochester, NY – Injuries Reported After Car Accident on Dr. Samuel McCree Way

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Rochester, NY (November 29, 2018) – According to police in Rochester, a motor vehicle accident occurred on Thursday afternoon, November 29, that resulted in the injuries of at least one person involved. The crash was reported to authorities to have taken place at approximately 4:00 p.m. on Dr. Samuel McCree Way. Emergency medical crews accompanied police to the scene of the crash that occurred in both the east and westbound lanes of the aforementioned road at Jefferson Avenue. According to paramedics, at least one person was confirmed to have suffered injuries as a result of the collision, however, there has been no word as to the extent of those injuries. The number of people involved in this accident has not been verified at this time as this is a developing story. No information regarding the events that led to the incident has been released. Police are likely to be involved in a thorough investigation into the cause of this collision. New York Car Accidents We would like to

Grant City, NY – One Person Hospitalized Following Two-Car Crash

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Grant City, NY (November 29, 2018) – Police in Staten Island have reported a two-vehicle crash that sent one person to the hospital on Thursday morning, November 29. The motor vehicle accident took place at approximately 7:29 a.m. during morning rush hour traffic on Hylan Boulevard in Grant City. The crash happened near Lincoln Avenue as dispatchers sent police and paramedics to that location in order to render aid to any victims. Emergency medical personnel stated that one person suffered injuries that have been classified as minor. That victim was immediately taken to Staten Island University in Ocean Breeze. The vehicles involved in the accident have been reported as a black BMW SUV and a gray Lexus sedan. The BMW suffered a broken front-end, as the Lexus had its airbags deployed and dents along the driver’s side following the crash. The events that led to this accident are currently under investigation by local authorities. No further information has been made available at th

Stapleton, NY – Pedestrian Suffers Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle at Intersection

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Stapleton, NY (November 29, 2018) – A crash between a pedestrian and a motor vehicle occurred on Thursday morning, November 29, prompting emergency medical responders. The accident which resulted in injuries after one person was struck by a vehicle at around 9:28 a.m., took place at a Staten Island intersection. Police were called to the scene of the accident that was reported to be at the intersection of Bay Street and Canal Street in Stapleton. According to an FDNY/EMS spokesman, one person had been hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross the aforementioned intersection. The injured victim was quickly transported to Richmond University Medical Center in Brighton for treatment. The condition of the injured person has not been made available at this time. No further information has been stated in regards to the cause of this collision or the parties involved. Police are actively investigating the events that led to this incident. New York Pedestrian Accidents Pedestrian accid

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Ontario, NY – Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Two People in Wayne County

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Ontario, NY (November 28, 2018) – On Tuesday night, November 27, police responded to a call concerning a two-car crash that left two people injured at the intersection of Kenyon Road and Knickerbocker Road in Ontario. Authorities stated that the accident happened when the two vehicles collided at approximately 7:07 p.m. According to the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Louis Dudley, 38, of Sodus, had been driving east along Kenyon Road just before the collision. Upon entering the intersection with Knickerbocker Road, Dudley collided with a car that was being operated by Susanne U. Miedlich, 49. Dudley’s vehicle overturned due to the impact of the accident and subsequently crashed into a Rochester Gas and Electric utility pole at the intersection. Police and paramedics were dispatched to the scene to assist the parties involved. Both victims were immediately transported to Strong Memorial Hospital where they are being treated or their injuries. The victims’ conditions have been state

Scotia, NY – Vehicle Hits and Kills Woman on Mohawk Avenue

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Scotia, NY (November 28, 2018) – Police in Scotia are actively investigating a fatal pedestrian accident that took place Wednesday evening, November 28, according to authorities. The deadly crash was stated to have happened at around 6:40 p.m. in front of the Xtra Mart gas station on Mohawk Avenue. Dispatchers sent police along with emergency medical crews to the scene of the accident which took place for reasons that are currently unknown. Paramedics who responded to the accident rendered aid to the victim as they immediately transported her to Ellis Hospital. Unfortunately, she was pronounced dead shortly after her arrival. Mohawk Avenue had to be shut down for a short time in order for police to begin their preliminary investigation. Neither the names of the parties involved nor the cause of the crash have been stated at this time. Police are currently being assisted with their investigation by the New York State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. No further information has

Maine, NY – Two-Vehicle Crash Ends with Injuries on East Maine Road

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Maine, NY (November 28, 2018) – Police were called to the scene of a crash involving two vehicles on Wednesday morning, November 28, that resulted in the injuries of two people including a small child. The accident was reported to have occurred at around 8:45 a.m. on East Maine Road, nearly one half-mile north of Pollard Hill Road. According to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, an individual who was operating a truck along East Maine Road struck a slippery patch in the roadway while approaching a curve. The driver overcorrected the vehicle and subsequently swerved into oncoming traffic. The truck collided with a car, resulting in heavy damage to both vehicles. Police along with paramedics were called to the scene to evaluate the damages and render aid to any victims. According to authorities, the driver of the truck suffered rib injuries in the crash and was quickly transported to a local hospital. A little girl who was a passenger in the other vehicle was also taken to a hospita

Ghent, NY – Update: Details and Identities Involved in Two-Car Crash on State Route 9H Released

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Ghent, NY (November 28, 2018) – A collision that occurred between two vehicles, including a Columbia County Deputy’s patrol car, on Sunday night, November 25, resulted in the injuries of two people. According to police, the two injured parties have now been identified as Deputy Peter Merante and Clifford Jean-Baptiste. Deputy Merante was stated to have been driving his patrol car on Route 9H, on his way to a call concerning a shooting, when he was struck by a 2019 Chevrolet being operated by Jean-Baptiste. The crash occurred at around 5:45 p.m. near County Route 20 in Ghent, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Merante was transported to Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson to be treated for his injuries. Authorities stated that the Deputy had sustained injuries to his hip, leg and back. Jean-Baptiste, along with one passenger in his vehicle identified as, Melissa De Pestri, were also taken to the hospital with unconfirmed injuries as they were later released. Jean-Baptiste w

Henrietta, NY – At Least One Injured Following Car Crash on Leigh Station Road

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Henrietta, NY (November 28, 2018) – A motor vehicle accident was reported to police on Wednesday afternoon, November 28, at around 4:45 p.m. The crash was stated to have involved no more than two vehicles and at least one person was reported to have suffered injuries due to the impact of the collision, according to authorities. Police received a call concerning the crash which took place in the eastbound/westbound direction of Leigh Station Road, in the vicinity of Florendin Drive. Dispatchers also sent emergency medical personnel to the scene in order to assist any victims of which at least one individual was verified to have been hurt. Whether or not that victim or anyone else was transported to a hospital is unclear at this time. The cause of the collision is unknown as police are likely involved in a detailed investigation into the events that led to this incident. There has been no further information provided in regards to the people involved in this accident or exactly how

Newburgh, NY – Fatal Hit-and-Run on Robinson Avenue

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Newburgh, NY (November 28, 2018) – According to police in the city of Newburgh, a fatal hit-and-run accident was reported to have occurred on Wednesday morning, November 28. The deadly pedestrian accident took place on Robinson Avenue at an unspecified time, however, investigators were stated to have been at the scene as of 10:30 a.m. The tragic incident happened on the aforementioned avenue, in the vicinity of Newburgh Free Academy’s north campus. Police and paramedics responded to the location, which is a little south of the intersection with Marne Avenue, to assist the victim and assess the scene of the collision. Unfortunately, the unidentified victim was pronounced dead due to the extent of their injuries, however, there was no mention of whether or not they passed away at the scene or at a nearby hospital. In any event, the driver of the vehicle that struck the victim was reported to have fled the area immediately after the accident. No further details have been provided as