WYOMING COUNTY/Orangeville/Drivers involved in Thursday’s accident are in stable condition, one driver charged with DWI

(Submitted photo-Jessica Caplick)

(Update-January 9th, 2026-information from a provided press release)

On January 8, 2026 at approximately 5:16p.m., the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office responded
to the report of a serious motor vehicle collision on Rt. 20A in the Town of Orangeville, at
the Warsaw Town Line.

Upon preliminary investigation, it was found that Patricia J. Reynolds, 43, of Cheektowaga,
NY, had been operating her 2002 Dodge Ram pickup truck eastbound, when Reynolds’ vehicle
crossed the centerline of the roadway, drove into the oncoming lane, and struck a 2022 Chevrolet
Silverado which had been traveling westbound prior to the collision.

The driver of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado suffered serious physical injuries during the collision and was transported by Varysburg Fire Department to Erie County Medical Center [ECMC] for treatment.

Reynolds required heavy extrication to free her from her vehicle. Reynolds suffered serious
physical injuries during the collision, and was transported by Mercy Flight to ECMC for
treatment. Both drivers remain at ECMC in stable condition.

During the preliminary investigation, multiple containers of an alleged alcoholic beverage were located
within Reynolds’ vehicle, and the odor of an alleged alcoholic beverage was detected emanating from
her breath.

Deputies responded to ECMC, where Reynolds was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, and a blood sample was secured. The investigation continues into the collision, and further charges remain pending.

Assisting at the scene were the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office Crash Management Team,
New York State Police, Warsaw Police Department, Wyoming County EMS, Mercy Flight,
Warsaw Fire Department, Varysburg Fire Department, Attica Fire Department, North Java Fire
Department, and Silver Springs Fire Department.