The Genesee County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a two vehicle accident that occurred at 3446 West Main street before noon on Monday.
Sheriff’s Deputies say a Ford Focus headed east on Rt. 5 crossed over into the oncoming lane and struck an SUV that was headed west.
The male driver of the Ford Focus was transported by Mercy Flight to ECMC with serious, but non life threatening injuries. He was conscious and alert.
The female driver of the SUV was transported to Strong Hospital in Rochester via ground ambulance with unknown injuries.
Deputies say charges are pending against the driver of the Ford Focus.
UPDATE: According to the Sheriff’s Dept. accident report, the driver of the 2011 Ford Focus, William T. Gibbs, 63, of Corfu, became distracted by moving his phone and crossed into the westbound lane and struck the 2012 Chevy SUV being operated by Patricia G. Bunk, 35, of Elba.
Gibbs was ticketed for driving to the left of pavement markings.