MOUNT MORRIS – A seriously injured Mount Morris Village Police Officer demonstrated his courage after hydroplaning into another vehicle Saturday morning when he cut himself from his destroyed patrol car with a knife and then used his fists and a hammer to break the window of the other car and tend to the victim, who was also seriously injured. According to Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi, Officer Jacob Zangerle's patrol car hydroplaned … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Police Officer Injured in Accident During Pursuit
MOUNT MORRIS – A Mount Morris Police Officer is recovering after being injured Saturday morning in the line of duty, pursuing a speeding vehicle in the rain. According to Mount Morris Police Chief Ken Mignemi, Officer Jacob Zangerle was in pursuit of a speeding vehicle in Saturday's rain when his vehicle hydroplaned, causing the officer to lose control. "According to witnesses and the officer's account, while in pursuit of a speeding … [Read more...]
Taxi Carrying Passenger Hydroplanes on 390 Near Geneseo
GENESEO – A taxi carrying at least one passenger lost control in the rain on 390 Northbound on Thursday, left the road and came to a rest in the median near Exit 8. Deep, muddy tracks in the wet grass could be seen leading from the road to the taxi, which had crossed a ditch before coming to rest. According to first responders, the accident was caused by hydroplaning, and the taxi was carrying a passenger at the time. No injuries were … [Read more...]