Via MattarMedia ALBANY COUNTY - If you were out this past weekend, you probably saw the extra officers on the road.
It was the latest drunk driving sweep through Albany County -- this one timed to coincide with the Super Bowl.
The weekend blanket patrols ended early this morning.
We'll have the numbers on those arrested later today.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Cocaine fuels crash at Chippewa bar
Via MattarMedia - A driver has been arrested after crashing into a downtown Buffalo bar.
A gray Ford Taurus smashed into 67 West on West Chippewa just before 10:30 p.m. Saturday night.
The crash shattered the front door window and knocked down a barricade.
Buffalo Police found the suspect, 21-year-old William Mobley to be in possession of crack cocaine.
Two employees at the bar were injured and Mobley was taken to ECMC with non-life threatening injuries.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
School bus driver likely to be ticketed in crash
Via MattarMedia COLONIE - Police are expected to issue a traffic ticket to the driver of a Schodack Central School District bus that collided with a car on Route 9 in Loudonville Monday morning, injuring five students and the other driver.
The injuries were not considered serious.
The bus driver, identified as Dorothy Vandewal, 59, of Castleton, was turning left into the Loudonville Christian School at 374 Loudon Road when the bus hit the car just before 8 a.m., said Lt. Robert Winn of the Colonie Police Department.
He said Vandewal mistakenly thought the other car, driven by Kathleen O'Neil, 62, of Latham, had slowed down to let her make the turn.
Five students on the bus -- three girls, ages 15, 13 and 11, and two boys, ages 15 and 11 -- were injured, as was O'Neil.
Four were sent to Albany Memorial Hospital, two to Albany Medical Center Hospital.
Vandewal was expected to be ticketed for failing to yield the right of way, Winn said.
The bus was headed to Loudonville Christian School and another school, said Schodack schools Superintendent Douglas Hamlin.
He said parents were immediately contacted. He said Vandewal, who was "very concerned about the children on her bus," faced no action.
He called the accident unfortunate, adding: "Luckily, everything will be all right."
The injuries were not considered serious.
The bus driver, identified as Dorothy Vandewal, 59, of Castleton, was turning left into the Loudonville Christian School at 374 Loudon Road when the bus hit the car just before 8 a.m., said Lt. Robert Winn of the Colonie Police Department.
He said Vandewal mistakenly thought the other car, driven by Kathleen O'Neil, 62, of Latham, had slowed down to let her make the turn.
Five students on the bus -- three girls, ages 15, 13 and 11, and two boys, ages 15 and 11 -- were injured, as was O'Neil.
Four were sent to Albany Memorial Hospital, two to Albany Medical Center Hospital.
Vandewal was expected to be ticketed for failing to yield the right of way, Winn said.
The bus was headed to Loudonville Christian School and another school, said Schodack schools Superintendent Douglas Hamlin.
He said parents were immediately contacted. He said Vandewal, who was "very concerned about the children on her bus," faced no action.
He called the accident unfortunate, adding: "Luckily, everything will be all right."
Church Road closed after crash in Cambria
Via MattarMedia CAMBRIA - Mercy Flight was called to the scene of a one-vehicle crash about 11:30 a.m. today, after the vehicle hit a tree at 4210 Church Road, splitting the tree.
Emergency workers have closed Church Road, between routes 93 and 104.
Ransomville and Cambria volunteer firefighters and ambulance have been called to the scene.
Two people were in the vehicle, according to Niagara County authorities, although the extent of their injuries was not immediately known.
Emergency workers have closed Church Road, between routes 93 and 104.
Ransomville and Cambria volunteer firefighters and ambulance have been called to the scene.
Two people were in the vehicle, according to Niagara County authorities, although the extent of their injuries was not immediately known.
Rochester couple injured in Wyoming crash
Via MattarMedia - A local couple trapped inside their truck for nearly three hours is recovering tonight.
Mykhaylo and Vita Yukhnyuk were injured Sunday after their semi crashed into another vehicle in Wyoming.
Officers say traffic had slowed down because of a fiery crash involving another truck. The Yukhnyuk's accidentally slammed into the back of another vehicle.
Crews were force to cut the semi, in order to rescue the couple. Charges are pending.
Both were taken to the hospital and are expected to recover.
For more Rochester, N.Y. news go to our website www.whec.com.
Mykhaylo and Vita Yukhnyuk were injured Sunday after their semi crashed into another vehicle in Wyoming.
Officers say traffic had slowed down because of a fiery crash involving another truck. The Yukhnyuk's accidentally slammed into the back of another vehicle.
Crews were force to cut the semi, in order to rescue the couple. Charges are pending.
Both were taken to the hospital and are expected to recover.
For more Rochester, N.Y. news go to our website www.whec.com.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sites offer tips after survey suggests teens with own cars more likely to crash
Via MattarMedia - A new Web site is offering parents tips on how to keep their teen drivers safe, after recent studies suggested young drivers who have their own cars are much more likely to get into crashes than those who share a car.
Among the tips: clearly communicate your safety concerns and expectations, be a good role model by practicing the safety you preach and explain the reasoning behind the rules.
The Web site comes in part from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, whose researchers conducted surveys of 5,500 teens in 2006. They say 25 percent of teens who have their own car or feel they have free use of one have been involved in crashes, compared to 10 percent of teens who have shared driving access.
The study's lead author says the lower crash rate doesn't reflect less driving time, but is more likely due to having to ask for the car keys which helps parents monitor their kids' driving.
The study was funded by State Farm Insurance and released last week by the journal of Pediatrics.
Among the tips: clearly communicate your safety concerns and expectations, be a good role model by practicing the safety you preach and explain the reasoning behind the rules.
The Web site comes in part from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, whose researchers conducted surveys of 5,500 teens in 2006. They say 25 percent of teens who have their own car or feel they have free use of one have been involved in crashes, compared to 10 percent of teens who have shared driving access.
The study's lead author says the lower crash rate doesn't reflect less driving time, but is more likely due to having to ask for the car keys which helps parents monitor their kids' driving.
The study was funded by State Farm Insurance and released last week by the journal of Pediatrics.
Friday, September 25, 2009
One-in-five U.S. drivers admit to texting: survey
Via Mattar Media WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Nearly one-in-five U.S. drivers surveyed have read or sent a text message while behind the wheel even though nearly all of the respondents in an AAA survey released on Friday considered it unacceptable.
"The new technologies that help us multitask in our everyday lives and increasingly popular social media sites present a hard-to-resist challenge to the typically safe driver," AAA chief executive Robert Darbelnet said in a statement accompanying the survey commissioned by the AAA Foundation.
"Enacting texting bans for drivers in all 50 states can halt the spread of this dangerous practice among motorists nationwide, and is a key legislative priority for AAA in state capitals," Darbelnet said. The group, which provides emergency road services to its members and lobbies on automobile issues, formerly was known as the American Automobile Association.
The random telephone survey questioned 2,500 U.S. residents 16 and older in April and May.
Although nearly all respondents considered the practice unacceptable, 18 percent said they had sent a text message while driving within a month of being surveyed.
Most data available on texting and driving is anecdotal but the U.S. Transportation Department is seeking more information as pressure grows to ban the practice. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will hold a two-day conference on distracted drivers next week in Washington.
Separately on Friday, 93 percent of 1,000 licensed drivers responding to a survey commissioned by Ford Motor Co supported a nationwide ban on texting while behind the wheel. AAA says surveys of its members also favor a ban, a step that is supported by Ford and other major automakers.
About a dozen states have imposed prohibitions and proposals for a national ban have been introduced in Congress.
The wireless industry -- including cellphone manufacturers, carriers, and some Internet companies represented by the CTIA-Wireless Association -- support state and local efforts to ban texting while driving.
"The new technologies that help us multitask in our everyday lives and increasingly popular social media sites present a hard-to-resist challenge to the typically safe driver," AAA chief executive Robert Darbelnet said in a statement accompanying the survey commissioned by the AAA Foundation.
"Enacting texting bans for drivers in all 50 states can halt the spread of this dangerous practice among motorists nationwide, and is a key legislative priority for AAA in state capitals," Darbelnet said. The group, which provides emergency road services to its members and lobbies on automobile issues, formerly was known as the American Automobile Association.
The random telephone survey questioned 2,500 U.S. residents 16 and older in April and May.
Although nearly all respondents considered the practice unacceptable, 18 percent said they had sent a text message while driving within a month of being surveyed.
Most data available on texting and driving is anecdotal but the U.S. Transportation Department is seeking more information as pressure grows to ban the practice. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will hold a two-day conference on distracted drivers next week in Washington.
Separately on Friday, 93 percent of 1,000 licensed drivers responding to a survey commissioned by Ford Motor Co supported a nationwide ban on texting while behind the wheel. AAA says surveys of its members also favor a ban, a step that is supported by Ford and other major automakers.
About a dozen states have imposed prohibitions and proposals for a national ban have been introduced in Congress.
The wireless industry -- including cellphone manufacturers, carriers, and some Internet companies represented by the CTIA-Wireless Association -- support state and local efforts to ban texting while driving.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
German Flatts car crash injures three people
via MattarMedia GERMAN FLATTS, N.Y. (WKTV) - State Police continue to investigate a two-car crash in the Town of German Flatts that sent three people to the hospital.
The accident happened Sunday afternoon on Spinnerville Gulf Road when authorities say Storm Wood of Ilion lost control of his car and crashed into the trailer of a vehicle driven by Peter Martin of Little Falls.
Wood, Martin, and Wood's passenger, Kaylee Sponburgh were all taken to St. Elizabeth Medical Center, where they are still being evaluated.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Van rollover crash injures several people
via MattarMedia BUFFALO, NY (WIVB) - Buffalo Police are investigating a roll-over crash in the city that injured several people.
Firefighters say the driver of a van with 12 people inside lost control Monday night, while rounding the on ramp to the 198 from the 33 and tipped over.
Most of the passengers were taken to either ECMC, Sisters or Women and Children's Hospital for treatment.
No one was seriously hurt.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Motorcycle and SUV Collide
via MattarMedia HAMBURG, NY (WIVB) One person was taken to the hospital by Mercy Flight after a motorcycle and SUV collided Friday morning.
The motorcycle operator, Travis Braun, 26, of Eggert Road was injured when his motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV that was traveling westbound and changing lanes from the I-90 passing lane into the driving lane.
Braun sustained head, internal and left arm injuries in the accident. He was airlifted by Mercy Flight to the Erie County Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition.
The operator of the SUV was uninjured in the collision. The State Police are continuing their investigation into this accident.
The accident happened on the near the Hamburg exit of the I-90 just after 9am and snarled the morning traffic.
Drunk driver slams into car full of people
via MattarMedia DARIEN, NY (WIVB) - In Genessee County, a deadly chain of events unfolded Friday night.
Police say 24 year-old Ronald Wendt was drunk behind the wheel when he slammed into a car full of people on Harper Road in the Town of Darien.
18 year-old Katie Stanley, a passenger in that car full of people was killed after being thrown from the vehicle.
Investigator's say she wasn't wearing a seat-belt.
Wendt is now facing several charges including vehicular manslaughter and DWI.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Rollover accident injures four people in Franklinville
Two victims transported by helicopter
An accident in the southern tier injured four people. Investigators say a driver crossed into the opposite lane and side swiped another car on Route 16 in Franklinville, Thursday.
That car then rolled over. Two of the victims were transported to the hospital by helicopter. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
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