Category: Traffic

First responders called to motorcycle crash in Seneca County
First responders were called to the scene of a serious motorcycle crash on Gassner Rd. in Seneca County. Firefighters from Junius and North Seneca Ambulance were on-scene, according to scanner traffic. Extent of the injuries sustained by those on the motorcycle were ... MORE

UPDATE: Fire that shut down Ovid St. remains under investigation, police say
Police have released new information about the vehicle fire that was seen in Seneca Falls yesterday during the afternoon hours. They say around 2:19 p.m. officers responded along with the Seneca Falls Fire Department to a trailer fire near the Ovid St ... MORE

Deputies: Williamson woman sent to Strong after one-car crash on Rt. 88
One person was sent to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a crash on Rt. 88 in Arcadia. Deputies say it occurred when 25-year-old Rachel Horton of Williamson was traveling north on Rt. 88. She swerved to avoid hitting a ... MORE

Major construction project getting underway in Auburn, South St. detour begins immediately
Some major work is getting underway in Auburn. It’s happening along South St. in the city, and is one of the most-anticipated infrastructure projects slated for 2021. It begins this week and will include replacement of the Wood Brook culvert, the water ... MORE

Sheriff Spike: Take it easy on rural roads as farm equipment gets rolling for the spring
Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike is warning about roadside hazards as the seasons change from winter to spring. Specifically, he’s focusing on special hazards seen on rural roads- like those in Yates. “This is especially the case when slow moving vehicles, like ... MORE

Woman charged with DWAI drugs after striking, killing pedestrian in crash
A 73-year-old Tompkins County man was hit-and-killed last week in the town of Caroline. Charles Mohler, 73, was struck by a vehicle operated by Natalie Robertson, 26. She was charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs and criminal possession of a ... MORE

Deputies: Phelps driver left scene of crash, later charged with DWI
Deputies say a 32-year-old was taken into custody after a single-car property damage crash in the area of Trimble Rd. and State Rt. 488 in Phelps. Brian Joseph, 32, of Phelps is said to have been traveling north when it struck two ... MORE

Geneva man charged with aggravated DWI after crash at busy intersection
Deputies report the arrest of a 68-year-old Geneva resident following a property damage crash at the intersection of State Routes 414 and 318. Robert Westcott, 68, was charged with aggravated DWI after failing to maintain his lane- striking a street sign. He ... MORE

Honeoye driver ticketed after rear-ending car at Victor intersection
Deputies say a 37-year-old Honeoye resident was ticketed for following too closely after a crash at the intersection of Rt. 444 and Cherry St. in Victor. Andrew Speca, 37, of Honeoye was ticketed after he collided with a vehicle operated by 54-year-old ... MORE

One charged with reckless driving, 73-year-old pulled from overturned vehicle after violent crash at Eastview Mall
Deputies responded to the intersection of Eastview Mall Dr. and Commons Blvd. at Eastview Mall in Victor for the report of a two-vehicle crash. Upon arrival deputies found one car rolled over on its side, smoking heavily. They first pulled a 73-year-old ... MORE

Deputies: Michigan man charged with aggravated DWI after parking lot crash in Tyre
Deputies arrested a Michigan man following a traffic stop on Rt. 414 in Tyre on March 22. Kevin Waterbury, 48, was charged with DWI and aggravated DWI. Deputies say his BAC was over 0.18%. The arrest stemmed from a minor car accident ... MORE

Work resumes on stretch of Rt. 14 in Montour Falls: Traffic down to one lane for now (video)
Work is underway to improve a stretch along Route 14 in Montour Falls. That means traffic has been reduced to one-lane. A bridge is being worked on, and a number of other cosmetic improvements are being made to that stretch. Watch the ... MORE

Newark woman faces felony, other charges after crash investigation in Wayne County
Deputies arrested a Newark woman on a felony DWI charge, among others, after a crash on March 2 in the town of Palmyra. First responders were called to the area of State Rt. 31 and Vienna St. in the town of Palmyra ... MORE

Crews from Ontario, Yates counties called to serious crash involving bucket truck
First responders were called to the scene of a serious crash on Voak Rd. around 9:30 a.m. in Ontario County. It resulted in first arriving firefighters to call for more manpower, and for Voak Rd. to be shut down at Ferguson Corners ... MORE

Newark teen charged with DWI after crash, sent to Strong Hospital for injuries
Deputies report the arrest of a Newark teen following a personal injury crash on County Rd. 4. It happened in the town of Seneca on Sunday around 7:08 a.m. Martin Vazquez, 19, was charged with driving while intoxicated following the crash. He ... MORE