(Information from a provided Press Release)
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Rt. 33, between West Bergen Road and Maple Road in the Town of Bergen on Friday afternoon about 12:25p.m.
When deputies arrived on scene, they observed the operator of a 2013 blue Ford Focus deceased as a result of the collision. The operator was identified as Joseph M. Meli, 39, of Batavia, NY.
Investigators say Meli was traveling east on Rt. 33 in the Town of Bergen, when he attempted to pass another vehicle. As Meli was attempting to pass, he struck a 2024 gold Hyundai Ioniq 5 head on, which was traveling westbound in the oncoming lane.
The operator of the Hyundai was identified as Mari K. Hamilton, 32, of North Chili, NY, who was seriously injured and transported to Strong Hospital. Three other passengers in the Hyundai were identified at Paul A. Hamilton, 35, of North Chili, NY, who also sustained serious injury and two juveniles in the back seat, who sustained minor injuries. All three passengers in the Hyundai were transported to Strong Hospital for further medical attention.
Assisting on scene, NYS Police, Town of Bergen Fire Dept., Byron and South Byron Fire Departments, Le Roy Fire Dept., Le Roy Ambulance, Genesee County Office of Emergency Management, and Mercy EMS.