New York State Police Investigating Genoa Head-On Car Accident
GENOA, NEW YORK (December 11, 2023) – Two people were injured in a Genoa head-on car accident along Route 90 not far from Creek Road, according to NYSP.
Genoa police officials are saying that the accident took place around 5:20 p.m. on Thursday. One vehicle crossed into opposing lanes of traffic and collided head-on with another car.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. One driver was airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
A second person was also taken to the hospital. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Genoa Car Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in car accidents each year. According to the IIHS, “There were 39,508 fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2021 in which 42,939 deaths occurred. This resulted in 12.9 deaths per 100,000 people and 1.37 deaths per 100 million miles traveled. The fatality rate per 100,000 people ranged from 5.7 in Rhode Island to 26.2 in Mississippi.” Drivers should take a number of steps to prevent collisions.
- Drivers should slow down at night and during periods of inclement weather.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them.
- Drivers should abstain from intoxicating substances.
All drivers must use caution in order to avoid collisions. A large number of collisions involve drivers that illegally veer out of their lane of travel. If a driver crosses into opposing lanes of traffic and hits another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. A personal injury attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating New York Head-On Car Accidents
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Genoa head-on car accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
