(Information from a provided press release)
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious physical injury motor vehicle crash that involved a pickup truck and an SUV. The accident occurred on Wortendyke Road, between Rose Road and Pike Road, in the Town of Batavia late Friday morning.
The Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center received a 9-I-I call reporting the serious physical injury accident at 11AM.
Upon arrival, patrols identified sole occupants of the two involved vehicles. The first vehicle involved was a gray 2022 Dodge Ram, traveling northbound on Wortendyke Road, and operated by Jed A. Balduf, age 47, of Alexander, NY. The second vehicle involved, was a black 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, operated by Judy L. Green, age 80, of Batavia, NY. Green was traveling southbound on Wortendyke Road.
As a result of the crash, Green had to be extricated from her vehicle by Town of Batavia Fire Department. Green sustained serious physical injuries and was transported to the Erie County Medical Center by Mercy ambulance.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation at this time by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Crash Team. Assisting at the scene were members of Town of Batavia Fire Department, Mercy EMS, and several bystanders.