Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Cop Responding to City Shooting Flips Car in 4-Car Crash


Via MattarMedia - A Rochester police officer is recovering Wednesday after flipping his cruiser in a 4 car crash.

He was responding to a shooting on Grace Street just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. When he crossed through the intersection of Portland Ave and Draper Street, a car smashed into the cruiser. That sent the cruiser spinning and it hit a third car and flipped over. A fourth car was hit. All four cars were damaged.

The officer was taken to Strong Hospital for back pain. The other three drivers were taken to Rochester General Hospital. All are expected to be okay.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Drunk driver slams into school bus


Via MattarMedia BUFFALO, N.Y. - Buffalo Police say a drunk driver slammed into a school bus at East Ferry and Stevens Avenue.

Three people were injured. No children were on the bus. The accused driver's name has not been released.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Dispute Between Drivers Ends in Car Crash


Via MattarMedia - Rochester police say a dispute between two drivers ended when one of the vehicles flipped over.

Officers responded to a crash at Remington Street and Avenue A shortly after noon Sunday.

Police said the drivers were involved in some sort of fight when one of the drivers swerved at the other, causing the car to hit a curb and flip over.

A young child, who was in the car that flipped, was taken to Strong Hospital as a precaution; the child was checked out and is fine.

Police are still determining if charges will be filed.

Friday, March 26, 2010

NYPD crackdown on drivers on phones nets 3,700

Via MattarMedia NEW YORK CITY - Police have sent a message to more than 3,700 drivers they say were talking or texting behind the wheel in New York City: Hang up.

The New York Police Department issued 3,753 summonses for using hand-held cell phones while driving during the first 18 hours of a daylong crackdown Thursday. Each ticket carries a fine of up to $150.

The department says it issued an average of 617 summonses a day last year for cell-phone offenses.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Buffalo NY Mayor Makes Pothole Promise


Via MattarMedia BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) - The City of Buffalo is taking aggressive action to battle its pothole problems.

Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has pledged to fill all potholes reported within 48 hours.

Potholes are most numerous in the spring season, and even though our mild winter has produced fewer this year, the damage they can cause is still severe.

Watch the video to see the full report.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Black ice blamed for many crashes in Buffalo

Via MattarMedia - Police radios were crackling through the morning rush hour today, with vehicles sliding off roads and barreling into each other, slowing traffic and causing several accidents on main thoroughfares.
The culprit was black ice, that hard-to-see phenomenon that tricks drivers on sun-splashed days like today.

"We had numerous accidents all over the place, due to the road conditions," Town of Hamburg Senior Public Safety Dispatcher Tom Taylor said. "We're in the process of clearing them all up."

Another observer called it "a banner day for collision shops," although there were few, if any, reports of serious injuries in the crashes.

Some highway ramps were closed this morning, and lane closures were common as commuters inched forward in some spots.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Racing driver flips car in Columbia County

Via MattarMedia CLAVERACK - One of two drivers racing on State Route 217 in Claverack flipped a car Saturday morning, according to state police.

The accident happened at about 11:50 a.m.

The driver of a 1994 Ford Mustang - Jeromy Jennings, 25, of Philmont - lost control of his car and flipped over, landing in a ditch, police said.

He was airlifted to Albany Medical Center with chest injuries.

His passenger - Melissa Hally, 29, of Saugerties - was brought to Columbia Memorial Hospital with possible neck injures.

Police are still looking for the driver of the other car - said to be a white Corvette, according to witness reports.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

More questions raised over Prius accident


Via MattarMedia WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - It's the wrecked 2005 Toyota Prius that Toyota has been waiting to get its hands on.

Under tents and hooked to machines in a parking lot behind the Harrison Police Department, investigators from the company got their first look. It was last week when police say the car's driver told them she crashed into a wall after the car accelerated all by itself.

“If it is a problem with the car we want to find it and fix it,” said Wade Hoyt, Toyota Northeast Public Affairs Director.

Toyota spokesman Wade Hoyt says technicians were able to recover information from the car's data recorder. Hoyt says from that data, technicians should be able to find out how fast the car was going at impact and if either the accelerator or brakes were pushed.

“If everything in the car is working correctly, the brakes will override the engine, in cars that have a brake override feature it will do it automatically,” said Hoyt.

Police said last week’s driver error did not appear to cause the accident, but Wednesday stepped back a bit saying investigators had not ruled any cause out. Hoyt says Toyota remains confident it is not an electrical problem and Acting Police Chief Anthony Marraccinni says the recovered data may not fill in all the blanks.

“I am not sure we are going to have conclusive information as to what caused this accident,” said Police Chief Anthony Marraccinni.

Marraccinni says it will take some time to go over the data and the department has hired independent forensic technicians to help investigators understand the collected information.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Cop Car Flipped After Chase Involving Alleged Drugged Driver


Via MattarMedia - In Warren County, a sheriff's deputy escapes serious injury after his vehicle flips over after a chase with an alleged drugged driver. Tonight, that driver faces multiple charges including felony DWAI. Police say you should be just as concerned about drugged drivers as drunk drivers out on the road.

The windshield and headlight are smashed, the roof is dented after a Warren County Sheriff's vehicle flipped after a chase with an alleged drugged driver. Police say 38-year-old Brett Johnson had been drinking and smoking pot and led them on that chase. Police say lately, they have seen an increase in drugged drivers. Warren County Sheriff Bud York says, "we are seeing more prescription pills. A lot of people borrowing, stealing them and taking them and driving."

Another driver was allegedly under the influence of drugs and charged with DWAI in a Colonie crash just last weekend. That crash was fatal, killing another driver. Lynda Rose, the Clinical Supervisor for Outpatient Treatment at the Addiction Care Center of Albany says, "its a misfortune to the community that they are out there and that's why we are here."

At the Addiction Care Center of Albany, they're seeing a larger number of drug addicted patients. They say a drugged driver is just as dangerous as a drunk driver.
Rose says, "could be heightened awareness, lowered awareness, going into a seizure, convulsion. Depends on what they are on and how they are taking it and how often."

Johnson faces multiple charges in both Glens Falls where the chase began at a traffic stop, and with the Warren County Sheriff's Department. Those charges include Felony DWAI, resisting arrest, Reckless Endangerment, and unlawfully fleeing a police officer. Police say this isn't Johnson's first offense, but think it should be the last time he is behind the wheel.

Sheriff York says, "its a privilege to drive not a right. And if you're going to drink or do drugs and drive, you could hurt someone. You shouldn't be driving."

Monday, March 15, 2010

Car winds up on its roof after accident


Via MattarMedia BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - We're waiting for information about a crash along Route 5 in Buffalo Sunday afternoon.

These pictures show emergency crews at the scene on Route 5 near the Ohio Street exit. A white Pontiac ended up on its roof. There are no official reports of injuries or charges so far.

Truck pulled from Seneca River, driver not found


Via MattarMedia Baldwinsville (WSYR-TV) - A pick-up truck was pulled from the Seneca River, near Paper Mill Island, Baldwinsville this morning. The truck ended up in the river after a police pursuit. The driver of the truck was not in the truck.

Onondaga County dive teams were called to the scene around 2:00 Monday morning. A tow truck removed the pick-up truck from the Seneca River around 3:30am.

Investigators have left the scene and say they will return at 10 am.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Distracted Driving Causes Dramatic Crash


Via MattarMedia AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) - Police believe a distracted driver triggered this dramatic crash that snarled rush hour traffic in Amherst Friday morning.

Crews on the scene say the driver, who was lost, was driving east bound on Main Street.

While looking at a map he crossed the center line, panicked and then lost control of his car.

Amherst Police Senior Investigator Scott Lawinda said, "He struck a telephone pole, sheared the telephone pole in half and flipped over several times."

Police say the driver, 39-year-old Daniel Melock, was taken to ECMC with chest injuries.

Police say a cat was in the car and is expected to be ok.

A portion of Main Street was closed in the West Bound direction as crews cleaned up the sagging phone lines.

It has since reopened.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

New Campaign Tells People That 'No Text Is Worth Dying Over'

Via MattarMedia and Advertising Age Magazine - Texting and driving can have serious consequences. That's the message of a new campaign being rolled out by AT&T this week that says, "Txting & Drivng ... It Can Wait."

The national effort, by BBDO, New York, and BBDO, Atlanta, seeks to raise awareness, especially among younger drivers, about the risks of texting and driving. Ads show true stories about texting that changed or ended people's lives. For example, one TV spot shows the text "Where u at?" while a woman says, "This is the text my daughter was reading when she drove into oncoming traffic," along with the message: "No text is worth dying over."

"We explored several campaign concepts, but we didn't have our 'aha' moment until we asked one of our focus groups to take out their devices and read the last text they received," said Cathy Coughlin, senior exec VP-global marketing officer for AT&T, in announcing the effort. "When we asked if that particular message was worth the potential risk of reading while driving at 65 mph, you could have heard a pin drop. That's when we realized the message 'it can wait' was effective in educating consumers about the dangers of texting while driving."

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Toyota Prius Crash in Westchester


Via MattarMedia and MYFOXNY.COM - A woman crashed her Toyota Prius into a stone wall in Westchester County Tuesday morning, police said. Investigators said the 2005 Prius hit the heavy stone wall in Harrison that it also barreled right through.

Police said it all began when the 56-year-old woman was coming out of a winding driveway and then lost control. The driver told cops that the car suddenly accelerated and would not stop even though she slammed on the brakes. She was hurt, but luckily her injuries were not life-threatening.

Right now, there is no way to know for sure what went wrong. That will be up to federal agencies. Although this particular car was part of Toyota's floor mat recall, detectives said the floor mat had nothing to do with this case.

Toyota issued a statement about the crash: "Toyota is committed to investigating reports of sudden acceleration involving our vehicles. It's not appropriate for us to comment on specific reports whose causes are under investigation or have not been verified."

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Truck Crashes into House After High-Speed Chase

Via MattarMedia - A truck almost hit a woman before plowing into her house in Batavia, Genesee County, Monday afternoon.

A Genesee County investigator said the truck wouldn't stop after deputies tried to pull him over for speeding. After using a spike strip on the suspect's vehicle it swerved onto South Main Street.

"Then, all of a sudden, I saw the pickup come. It was just erratic. Like it was just going straight for, I saw it go straight for my house. Like, I had to move out of the way basically because I was standing right there. Cause I stand right there where that curb is to wait for my daughter, to wait for my daughter to come home from school," said Luz Castro of Batavia.

"Life is a matter of seconds and inches you know? And luckily, her child wasn't here getting off the bus at that moment," said Investigator Chris Kautz, Genesee County Sheriff's Department.

The driver of the truck, Louis Reeb, 19, of Corfu, was airlifted to Strong Hospital, where he is listed in guarded condition. There is no word yet on what charges Reeb may face.

Runaway Prius Hits 90 MPH


Via MattarMedia EL CAJON, Calif. - A California Highway Patrol officer helped slow a runaway Toyota Prius from 94 mph to a safe stop on Monday after the car's accelerator became stuck on a San Diego County freeway, the CHP said.

Prius driver James Sikes called 911 about 1:30 p.m. after accelerating to pass another vehicle on Interstate 8 near La Posta and finding that he could not control his car, the CHP said.

"I pushed the gas pedal to pass a car and it did something kind of funny... it jumped and it just stuck there," the 61-year-old driver said at a news conference. "As it was going, I was trying the brakes...it wasn't stopping, it wasn't doing anything and it just kept speeding up," Sikes said, adding he could smell the brakes burning he was pressing the pedal so hard.

A patrol car pulled alongside the Prius and officers told Sikes over a loudspeaker to push the brake pedal to the floor and apply the emergency brake.

"They also got it going on a steep upgrade," said Officer Jesse Udovich. "Between those three things, they got it to slow down."

After the car decelerated to about 50 mph, Sikes turned off the engine and coasted to a halt. The officer then maneuvered his car in front of the Prius as a precautionary block, Udovich said.

In a statement, Toyota said it has dispatched a field technical specialist to San Diego to investigate the incident.

Toyota has recalled some 8.5 million vehicles worldwide - more than 6 million in the United States - since last fall because of acceleration problems in multiple models and braking issues in the Prius.

Toyota owners have complained of their vehicles speeding out of control despite efforts to slow down, sometimes resulting in deadly crashes. The government has received complaints of 34 deaths linked to sudden acceleration of Toyota vehicles since 2000.

One of the crashes claimed the life of a CHP officer last August.

Off-duty CHP Officer Mark Saylor was killed along with his wife, her brother and the couple's daughter after their Lexus' accelerator got stuck in La Mesa.

The Toyota-manufactured loaner vehicle slammed into a sport utility vehicle at about 100 mph, careened off the freeway, hit an embankment, overturned and burst into flames.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Police Say Failure to Yield Caused Crash


Via MattarMedia - Four people were taken to the hospital after a crash Sunday morning.

It happened just after 10 am at the intersection of Mt. Hope Avenue and Raleigh Street.

Rochester Police say a female driver didn't yield to traffic as she was making a left turn onto Raleigh. Her vehicle collided with another car heading northbound on Mt. Hope. There were initial reports to 911 of people trapped in the vehicles, but when rescue crews arrived they found there were no trapped victims.

Police say four people were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital as a precaution, but we are told there were no apparent injuries to anyone involved in the crash.

The female driver was ticked for failure to yield to the right-of-way traffic.

Police Chase Ends In Fatal Crash

Via MattarMedia - New details on that police pursuit that ended in a head on fatal crash in Columbia County Friday night.

Police say the suspect, who died in that crash, was 44-year-old David Carman of Dover Plains, New York.

Police say Carman took off from a traffic stop in Dutchess County in the Village of Red Hook, taking police on a chase through two counties before hitting a dump truck head on in the Town of Claverack in Columbia County.

The driver of the dump truck was not injured. Police later said the car Carman was driving was stolen.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Police investigate accident involving stolen car, Albany police car

Via MattarMedia ALBANY - Police are investigating an accident involving a stolen car and a city police vehicle that occurred Thursday evening on North Lake Ave.

According to Albany public safety spokesperson Det. James Miller, a plainclothes police officer spotted a stolen Toyota just south of Central Ave. at about 5:15 p.m. and called for marked police units to pull over the stolen vehicle.

When police cars arrived and attempted to pull over the car, the driver, later identified as 18-year-old Dario Lewis, jumped out of the car and started running, said Det. Miller. The stolen car, meanwhile, continued to travel about 40 feet and struck a patrol car.

Both cars were slightly damaged in the accident.

Lewis was caught by police officers after a short chase. Charges are pending against him, including criminal possession of stolen property and reckless endangerment.

The investigation is continuing, said Det. Miller.

Mini Bike Crashes Into Cop Car; Rider Hurt


Via MattarMedia - A man went to the hospital after riding his mini bike into a police car. It happened around 12:40 Friday morning.

Rochester Police say an officer was on Jay Street turning North onto Hague Street when a mini bike traveling south on Hague turned onto Jay into the back door of the police cruiser.

The bike rider was taken to Strong Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The officer was not hurt.

Police say alcohol and or drugs may have been involved and the driver was not wearing a helmet. Police say he faces numerous traffic violations.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Drivers complain that Toyota's fixes didn't work

Via MattarMedia DETROIT (AP) - At least 15 Toyota drivers have complained to U.S. safety officials that their cars sped up by themselves even after being fixed under recalls for sticky gas pedals or floor mat problems, according to an Associated Press analysis.

The development raises questions about whether Toyota's repairs will bring an end to the cases of wild, uncontrolled acceleration or if there may be electronic causes behind the complaints that have dogged the automaker.

Although the allegations were unverified by the agency, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it was contacting people who have complained about acceleration problems even after repairs were done under two large recalls. The agency wants to hear from others who have had similar troubles, it said.

"If Toyota owners are still experiencing sudden acceleration incidents after taking their cars to the dealership, we want to know about it," agency administrator David Strickland said in a statement.

The new complaints raised eyebrows in Congress, which has held three hearings on the recalls in the past week and is investigating Toyota's safety problems.

"I am deeply concerned that NHTSA has received this many reports of possible sudden unanticipated acceleration even after these vehicles have received Toyota's recommended fix," said Rep. Bruce Braley, D-Iowa, who serves on one of the committees investigating Toyota.

"It's critical that we get to the bottom of this problem as quickly as possible."

Toyota spokesman Brian Lyons said Wednesday the company was investigating the complaints, though it remains confident in its recall fixes. Teams of engineers are being mobilized to check into the complaints, he said.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Couple Aids Woman in Car Accident



Via MattarMedia - Hamburg, NY - Stacey MacLaren is recovering from a car accident last Friday.
The terrifying experience also left her inspired by the kindness of a couple she'd never met. "She had such a soothing voice," MacLaren said of the woman.

MacLaren was headed west on the I-90, on her way to pick up her son from pre-school. Her other son, Owen, just 16 months old, was strapped in the passenger seat.

In an instant, her plans changed. "The SUV in front of us went out of control, hit the cement barrier, and started rolling towards us," MacLaren recalled.

She avoided hitting the SUV, but the car behind her slammed into her car.

Still recovering from a previous back surgery, MacLaren was in tremendous pain and could barely move.

That's when she says out of nowhere, a man and woman stopped. She says the pair spent at least 45 minutes tending to her injuries and calming her baby. They even called her husband and sister-in-law to relay instructions. "They don't know me, you know, I'm not a relative of theirs, I'm not a friend, it was just something they were doing," MacLaren said. "They were good people."

Good people that made an impact stronger than a collision-and that's why she's trying to find them. The last time she saw them, Stacey was on a stretcher. "I touched her hand and I said, 'are you an EMT?'" she recalled. "And she said, 'No, honey. We just stopped to help.'"

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

GM Announces Recall for 1.3 Million Vehicles

Via MattarMedia - General Motors announced a recall of 1.3 million cars on Tuesday for problems related to power steering in 4 North American compact car models.

The recall covers the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, 2007-2010 Pontiac G5, 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (sold in Canada), and 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 (sold in Mexico).

“After our in-depth investigation, we found that this is a condition that takes time to develop," Jamie Hresko, GM Vice President of Quality, said in a statement released this morning. "It tends to occur in older models out of warranty. Recalling these vehicles is the right thing to do for our customers' peace of mind.”

The voluntary recall comes after the National Highway and Traffic Safety administration concluded an investigation beginning on Jan. 27, 2009 into 905,000 Cobalt models after receiving over 1,100 complaints of loss of power steering assist, 14 crashes and one injury.

Owners reported failures that went away after restarting the car.

"Power steering started to go out occasionally," said one complaint filed February 18 of this year on a 2005 Chevy Cobalt. "It would come back on if I turned off and restarted the car. Quickly became more frequent."

GM has said that drivers can still control the affected models in the event of loss of power steering assist, though controlling the cars may require greater steering effort under 15mph.

"While greater steering effort under 15 mph may be required, if the customer experiences loss of power steering assist, it is important to note that the vehicle can still be safely controlled because the customer can still steer the vehicle,” Hresko said. “When the condition occurs, both a chime will sound and a ‘Power Steering’ message will be displayed.”

GM has not announced a remedy yet, but has noted that plans are being developed and that customers will be notified when the plan is finalized.

Automotive recalls are nothing new, but their reception as of late has been extremely hostile. The GM recall comes at a time in which lapses in automotive quality are met with extreme scrutiny, especially by the U.S. government.

City of Rochester Wants to Study Bicycle Amenities

Via MattarMedia Rochester, N.Y. - The City of Rochester wants to be more bicycle-friendly.

The mayor wants City Council to approve an $80,000 contract with a Florida firm to come up with a Bicycle Master Plan.

According to the legislation, the plan could include bicycle lanes, parking, boulevards, and commuter facilities that have lockers and showers.

“It’s about people making taking bikes in good weather instead of cars. It’s great for fuel efficiency, energy savings, but it’s also about being healthy,” said Mayor Robert Duffy.

The plan is expected to be complete in 2010. Two local firms will also be involved in the study.

Monday, March 1, 2010

Four Car Accident Sends Two to ECMC


Via MattarMedia ELMA - Two men were stuck while refueling their vehicle Saturday on Transit Rd. in the Town of Elma.

Kristen Baschmann of East Aurora was driving northbound on Transit Rd. when she was unable to stop and slid into another car. After the initial hit, Baschmann's car continued into the center lane and struck a disabled Ford Ranger, along with the two pedestrians who were re-fueling their vehicle.

Baschmann's car finally came to a rest after striking the a vehicle that was assisting the vehicle that was refueling.

Andrew Bamberd and Shawn Miller, both 27, were taken to ECMC and are listed in stable but guarded condition.

The accident is still under investigation by the Erie County Sheriff's Accident Investigation Unit and charges may be pending.

Source: wgrz.com
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