Executive Summary
- A fatal crash occurred on West Ridge Road in Greece, N.Y., involving a moving vehicle and a stopped car.
- The driver of the striking vehicle was killed, while two occupants of the other car were hospitalized with serious injuries.
- Bystanders, including witness Dawson Marshall, provided immediate assistance and directed traffic before police arrived.
- The Greece Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
GREECE, N.Y. – One person was killed and two others sustained serious injuries following a severe two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Elmgrove and West Ridge Road on Saturday, according to local authorities.
The Greece Police Department reported that a westbound vehicle collided with a stationary car occupied by two individuals. The impact resulted in the death of the driver in the striking vehicle, who was the sole occupant. Authorities pronounced the driver dead at the scene.
According to police statements, the two occupants of the stopped vehicle were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital with serious injuries. Officials also confirmed that a dog traveling in the vehicle died as a result of the crash.
Witnesses at the scene described an immediate community response before professional first responders arrived. Dawson Marshall, a bystander, told WHAM that he and several others rushed to the crash site to render aid and direct traffic. "It’s something that you don’t really want to see, but in that moment, you know, it’s good that everybody came together to try and help," Marshall said.
The North Greece Professional Firefighters Local 3827 issued a statement acknowledging the disruption and the difficult conditions faced by emergency crews. "We also appreciate those traveling throughout this area today exercising patience and understanding of the extreme circumstances our members and the other responders faced during this event," the statement read.
Investigative Outlook
The Greece Police Department is currently conducting a detailed accident reconstruction to determine the precise cause of the collision, including potential factors such as speed, medical impairment, or mechanical failure. As the investigation proceeds, authorities will review forensic evidence from the site to finalize their report on the fatality. The immediate intervention by civilians serves as a reminder of the critical, albeit dangerous, role bystanders often play in the initial moments of roadway emergencies.
