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Driver cited following four-vehicle accident on Route 5

By Howard B. Owens

A driver involved in a four-car accident on Route 5 on Friday was cited for allegedly following too closely.

The accident was reported at 3:18 p.m. near Stegman Road, Batavia.

Marla Mugler, 26, was issued a traffic citation.

Mugler along with her passengers, Madison Chatley, 7, Colby Tyoe, 4, and Bryon Tyoe II, 7, were taken by Mercy EMS to UMMC for evaluation.

No other injuries were reported. 

The other drivers were David R. Foley, 55, of Jackson Street, Batavia, Rebecca M. Henning, 32, of South Main Street, Batavia, and Ann C. Moquin, 79, of Pratt Road, Batavia.

According to the report by Deputy Kevin McCarthy, Moquin was stopped on eastbound Route 5 to initiate a left turn onto Stegman Road. Henning was also eastbound and was coming to a stop behind Moquin's vehicle when it was struck by Mugler's vehicle. It was pushed to the left of the lead vehicle and sideswiped that vehicle. Foley's vehicle was also eastbound and was unable to stop in time to avoid the accident.

Accident diagram from McCarthy's report:

Crash with injuries and entrapment on Route 490

By Billie Owens

A motor-vehicle accident with injuries and entrapment is reported on Route 490 in the area of mile marker 1. The entrapped person's vehicle is wedged against a tree. This is on the Bergen/Churchville border. Le Roy fire and ambulance responding along with Bergen fire. Churchville was also dispatched.

An accident has been reported on Interstate 490 near Sheridan Road

By Julia Ferrini

LeRoy Fire, LeRoy Ambulance, Leroy Medic One and Burgen Fire have been called to the Churchville, Burgen Corner, at Interstate 490, near Sheridan Road, for a reported accident with possible injuries, blocking the road.

Person is believed to be trapped in vehicle.

UPDATE 1:25 p.m.: Bergen back in service.

Crash at Ellicott and Liberty streets in the city

By Billie Owens

A two-car accident is reported at Ellicott and Liberty streets. City fire and mercy medics are on scene. Everyone is out of the vehicles. Initially, there was entrapment.

UPDATE 11:29 a.m.: Each vehicle had a driver and passenger; one passenger was transported to UMMC with a head laceration. Northbound traffic is blocked. Police on scene have requested a second ambulance to respond non-emergency mode.

Car vs. pole accident on West Bergen Road

By Billie Owens

A car vs. pole accident is reported in front of 8152 W. Bergen Road, just south of Selden Road. Le Roy fire and ambulance responding.

UPDATE 2:36 p.m.: Driver not injured.

Accident with injuries on eastbound Thruway, Le Roy fire and ambulance responding

By Billie Owens

A motor-vehicle accident with injuries is reported on the eastbound Thruway in the area of mile marker 375.6. Le Roy fire and ambulance service responding.

UPDATE 7:42 a.m.: This is near the Ontario Service Center. A trooper is on scene and medics just arrived.

UPDATE 7:45 a.m.: Le Roy Rescue #66 is on scene.

UPDATE 7:49 a.m.: "The Le Roy fire assignment to the New York State Thruway is back in service."

UPDATE 8:30 a.m.: Two patients transported to UMMC.

One-car rollover, minor injuries, on West Bergen Road

By Billie Owens

A one-car rollover accident is reported at 7770 W. Bergen Road, "just south of the Bergen line." Injuries, if any, are minor. The driver is out and walking. Le Roy fire and ambulance responding.

Crash with injuries at Lockport and Lewiston roads, Alabama

By Billie Owens

An accident with injuries is reported at the intersection of Lockport and Lewiston roads. Alabama fire and Mercy medics are responding. State Troopers are on scene. One car smashed into a tree.

UPDATE 11:10 p.m.: Troopers report there are no injuries. Alabama fire is told to stand down.

Accident with minor injuries at Route 98 and West Saile Drive

By Billie Owens

A motor-vehicle accident with minor injuries is reported at Route 98 and West Saile Drive. Town of Batavia fire and Mercy medics are responding. Two vehicles are involved.

UPDATE 9:53 a.m.: Command on scene puts the town assignment back in service.

Crash with injuries at routes 19 and 33, Bergen

By Billie Owens

A motor-vehicle accident with injuries is reported at Routes 19 and 33, Bergen. Bergen fire is on scene and medics are responding.

UPDATE 11:05 a.m.: A 44-year-old male was reported having chests pains. Bergen ambulance is en route to Strong Memorial Hospital.

Car crash on Alleghany Road, Alabama

By Billie Owens

A motor-vehicle accident is reported at 6154 Alleghany Road. A person has facial injuries. Alabama fire and Mercy medics are responding.

Two-car collision on westbound Thruway, unknown injuries

By Billie Owens

A two-car accident, unknown injuries, is reported on the westbound Thruway at mile marker 385. One vehicle is "in the trees on the east side of the raodway," the other is in the median. Town of Batavia fire and Mercy medics are responding.

Crash at Vine and Evergreen in the city, no injuries

By Billie Owens

A two-car accident is reported at Vine Street and Evergreen Drive. No injuries. City fire on scene. Mercy medics arrived, then cleared the scene.

UPDATE 12:03 p.m.: The driver of one of the vehicle is complaining of chest pains after leaving the accident scene. Mercy medics are en route to a location on Ross Street to assist him.

Rollover accident, unknown injuries, on Ellicott Street Road, Pavilion

By Billie Owens

A one-vehicle rollover accident, unknown injuries, is reported at 6698 Ellicott St. Road. Pavilion fire and Mercy medics responding. The location is between Sparks and Starr roads.

UPDATE 11:14 p.m.: There are no injuries.

UPDATE 11:20 p.m.: The Pavilion assignment is back in service.

Pickup truck vs. school bus accident reported, no injuries, in Corfu

By Billie Owens

A pickup truck vs. school bus accident is reported in the area of Alleghany Road and Water Street, "under the bridge." Corfu fire command confirms no injuries. Engine #42 is responding, along with Mercy medics, non-emergency mode.

UPDATE 7:47 a.m.: Medics are back in service. As required, a rep from the state Department of Transportation is en route to the scene.

Crash on East Main Street, Batavia

By Billie Owens

A motor-vehicle accident, unknown injuries, is reported in front of Miss Batavia Diner, 566 E. Main St. It's in the turning lane. City fire and Mercy medics responding.

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