LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A child suffered serious injuries in an accident on 390 near Exit 4 late Saturday afternoon. According to first responders, the accident closed 390 northbound for several hours starting at about 3:42 p.m. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is investigating. Traffic reopened at about 9:15 p.m. First responders indicated that the child's condition could change overnight. Continue to follow the GeneseeSun.com … [Read more...]
York Crash Traps Woman
YORK – A two-car collision trapped and injured one person Wednesday afternoon. According to first responders at the scene, a sedan was northbound on Rte. 63 trying to turn left onto Rte. 36 when a southbound pickup hauling an empty flatbed trailer struck the sedan's passenger side door at about 3:15 p.m. "Injuries are non-life threatening," said Livingston County Chief Deputy Matt Burgess at the scene. "Family members were present at the … [Read more...]
2 Teens Seriously Injured in West Sparta Deer Crash
WEST SPARTA – The passenger and ejected driver in Friday morning's deer collision and rollover each suffered serious injuries. New York State Police said that the driver, a 19-year-old male, was ejected and suffered multiple serious injuries that are still being evaluated. A helicopter took him from the scene. The passenger, a 19-year-old female, suffered a broken leg and other injuries. An ambulance took her from the scene. As of 5 p.m. … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Hemlock T-Bone Sends Small Child to Hospital
LIVONIA – A collision at the intersection of Main Street and Big Tree Road in the hamlet of Hemlock sent one small child to the hospital late Monday morning. According to first responders on scene, the emergency call went out at about 10:48 a.m. reporting a two-vehicle crash with two children injured. Livonia Deputy Fire Chief Rich Alexander was first to the scene and reported that one child had a minor laceration to the face and the other … [Read more...]
Woman Airlifted from Groveland Lawn Mower Accident
GROVELAND – A medical helicopter airlifted a woman from a lawn mower accident in the area of Bath Road Saturday morning. According to first responders who are at the scene, the female suffered injuries when the mower rolled on her and pinned her against a tree at approximately 11 a.m. She was not believed to be riding the mower at the time of the accident. Medical professionals have yet to officially determine the extent of her … [Read more...]
Rear-End Crash Sends 1 to Hospital in Mount Morris
MOUNT MORRIS – A rear-end collision sent one person to the hospital Monday afternoon. According to first reponders on scene, both vehicles were eastbound on Rte. 408 when the first slowed for the traffic signal at 408 and 390 Exit 7 and the second collided with its rear at about 4:48 p.m. A Livingston County EMS ambulance transported the driver of the lead vehicle, a male, to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The driver of … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Injured Cat’s Owner
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to try and locate the owners of a cat who was struck and injured by a car in Geneseo. The Sheriff's Office social media post does not include a photo of the cat but describes it and asks anyone who believes they are the owner to call (585)243-7100. "Good morning Livingston County! Overnight, an all grey cat (uknown sex) was struck by a vehicle on Route 39 near Huston … [Read more...]
40-Foot Fall Seriously Injures Hiker in Springwater
SPRINGWATER – A young man sustained serious injuries from a 40-foot fall from a hiking trail near Rte. 15A Thursday evening. According to first responders on scene, a 22-year-old from Wayland and several others were hiking and taking pictures along two waterfalls when he slipped on loose shale and fell about 40 feet, breaking his shoulder or upper arm and suffering lacerations. The emergency call came in at about 6:50 p.m. "The group he was … [Read more...]
Cops Arrest Springwater Man for Critically Injuring Baby
SPRINGWATER – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Springwater man on Wednesday for allegedly attacking and critically injuring a baby. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Matthew Sackett, 22, was arrested for Assault in the First Degreeand also Reckless Assault of a Child, both felonies. Investigators allege that Sackett broke multiple ribs and fractured the skull of a 22-month-old. … [Read more...]
Truck Hits Avon Boy Trying to Save Dog
AVON – A large truck hit an Avon boy who ran into traffic to save a pet dog on South Avon Road on Saturday. According to Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the 12-year-old suffered a serious leg injury and the dog was fatally injured. The boy was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital. The Sheriff's Office is still investigating the incident. No charges have been filed. … [Read more...]