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Bicyclist Struck by Police Patrol Car Over Weekend

WRFA Radio — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:55:45 +0000

JAMESTOWN – A bicyclist was sent to the hospital late Saturday night after being struck by a Jamestown Police Department patrol car in downtown Jamestown.

The Post-Journal is reporting the incident took place just before midnight Saturday at the intersection of East Second and Pine streets.

The bicyclist, who was not identified, was initially taken to WCA but declined further comment. A portion of East Second Street was temporarily closed to traffic.

No other details are available and the Jamestown Police Department has not released a report on the incident.

Teenager Sent to Hospital Following Car-Bicycle Accident in Falconer

WRFA Radio — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:08:42 +0000

FALCONER – A Car-bicycle accident in Falconer near the city line sent a teenager to the hospital Saturday night.

A media release from the Ellicott Police Department says the incident took place at about 9:50 p.m. on Saturday when a 14 year-old male bicyclist, whose name is not being released, was struck by a car on West Main Street in Falconer at the intersection with Tiffany Ave. An investigation found the bicyclist was crossing Main St. on his bike when he was struck by a vehicle operated by Stephanie Daniels.

The teenager was taken to WCA and the Starflighted to Buffalo Children’s Hospital. He was last reported in stable condition.

Daniels was ticketed for operating with a suspended NY State Driver’s License.

Falconer firefighters, as well as police and EMS crews from Alstar and Gerry, responded. Ellicott police were also assisted by the Jamestown Police Department, Lakewood-Busti Police, and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office.

Silver Creek Man Injured in Vehicle-Bicycle Accident

WRFA Radio — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:14:24 +0000

IRVING – A Silver Creek man was sent to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike on a busy north county roadway.

Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say the incident took place just before 4:15 p.m. on Route 5 and 20 in Irving. The say 58 year-old David Sodaro was on a bicycle traveling east in the westbound passing lane.

Sodaro attempted to cross over the roadway and onto the eastbound lane and was unable to make to the shoulder of the roadway before being hit by a westbound vehicle being driven by 34 year-old Michael Christian of Forestville. Sodaro was transported to Lakeshore Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

No charges were filed against Christian.

Ellicott Police Ask for Public’s Help in Locating Truck that Hit a Teen Bicyclist

WRFA Radio — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 15:24:39 +0000

ELLICOTT – Town of Ellicott Police are asking for the public’s assistance in helping to identify a truck involved in a hit and run incident.

Police say a blue small pickup truck – possibly a Ranger with a toolbox over the wheel well on the driver side – struck a 16 year old bicyclist at about 11:20 am on Buffalo St Extension, near Swanson road. The teen was transported to WCA hospital for treatment of injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call Ellicott Police at 665-7083 or 661-7232.