DANSVILLE – A New York State Police investigation into a serious car accident closed Rte. 63 in the Town of Dansville Wednesday night. State Police investigators at the scene declined to release any details pending the notification of family members. A 911 dispatch call at 6:26 p.m. called first responders to 63 near the Steuben County line for a report of a female struck by a vehicle. A LifeNet helicopter responded and landed at the … [Read more...]
Struck Utility Pole Sparks DWI Arrest in Geneseo
GENESEO – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office arrested an unlicensed driver for DWI after her vehicle struck a utility pole. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Ashley Graumann, 34, was arrested for felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the First Degree, misdemeanor DWI, misdemeanor Aggravated DWI for having a BAC over 0.18, and speeding. On Oct. 30 at approximately 4:10 a.m., Deputy Brent … [Read more...]
Sheriff: No Charges Expected in ‘Horrible Accident’ that Took Life of Geneseo Teen
GENESEO – The driver in what the Sheriff's Office describes as 'just a horrible accident' is not expected to face any criminal charges. At a Friday afternoon press conference available in full on our Facebook page here, Sheriff Thomas Dougherty said that the driver, Holly Mullen, 51, of Geneseo, is not expected to face charges. "Our investigation has been very, very thorough and I commend our members for a very difficult job on scene," said … [Read more...]
Geneseo School Identifies Fatally Struck Teen as Claire Allen
GENESEO – Geneseo Central Schools released a brief statement on the tragic passing of one of their students. The statement is as follows: On Thursday, September 7 at approximately 4:30 p.m., Claire Allen was struck and killed while running on Route 39 with a teammate during cross country practice. Claire was a ninth grader who was amazingly bright and energetic. She was an incredibly kind and gentle friend to her classmates. She was … [Read more...]
Geneseo 9th Grader Fatally Struck by SUV
GENESEO – A 9th grader passed away on Rte. 39 (Avon Geneseo Road) in an accident involving an SUV. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty says that the vehicle was southbound on Avon Geneseo Road when the 14-year-old girl, who was running with a friend, went into the roadway. "The basic thing that I want to express right now is that we are working with the family and families involved and they need more time to notify family members and … [Read more...]
Vehicle Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in Geneseo
GENESEO – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon. According to our news partners News10 NBC, the pedestrian is deceased. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is investigating. Rte. 39 (Avon Geneseo Road) is closed between Country Club Road and Triphammer Road. The Sheriff's Office says that the road will be closed for several hours while they reconstruct the accident and investigate. Continue to … [Read more...]
Car Injures County Courthouse Employee in Parking Lot
GENESEO – A person who works at the Livingston County courthouse was struck and injured by a vehicle Thursday afternoon. According to first responders on scene, the female employee was walking through the parking lot near the courthouse rear entrance when she was struck by a vehicle. She suffered a leg injury and was transported to Highland Hospital. As with all minor motor vehicle accidents, the GeneseeSun.com is withholding the … [Read more...]
Car Hits Pedestrian and Walker in Geneseo
GENESEO – A vehicle struck a pedestrian who was using a walker to cross Rte. 20A (Lakeville Road) near Volunteer Road Friday afternoon. According to first responders on scene, the car was westbound on Lakeville Road west of Volunteer Road when it struck the pedestrian, described as an adult male, at about 2:10 p.m. A Geneseo ambulance checked the man and found no serious injuries. The ambulance transported him to a hospital as a … [Read more...]
Despite Third Crash, Geneseo Bear Fountain to Remain in Main Street
GENESEO – Despite the third vehicle striking the bear fountain within the past year and some buzz on social media suggesting the bear fountain be moved, the Village of Geneseo still plans to restore the fountain where it stands in the intersection of Main and Center Streets. On April 7, 2016, a semi truck struck and damaged the fountain beyond repair. On Nov. 27, 2016, a different pickup struck the fountain and veered into the Village Cafe, an … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Struck Pedestrian in Guarded Condition at Hospital
GENESEO – A young woman is in guarded condition after being struck by a vehicle on Main Street Monday night. According to Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, a 22 year old female from Great Neck, NY was trying to cross Main Street away from any crosswalks when a vehicle struck her at about 8:45 p.m. The preliminary investigation shows that a female, age 18, was traveling in a Chevy Equinox which was southbound on Main Street, by Ward … [Read more...]