BEMUS POINT – More information has been released about a crash that injured a 25-year-old.
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says a tractor trailer, along with two other vehicles were involved in the accident Friday afternoon around 3 p.m.
Fire crews report one victim was out of a vehicle, unresponsive but breathing, laying on the roadway wedged between his vehicle and the concrete bridge wall.
Fire Department personnel performed a quick door removal of the driver’s door using their “combi” cutter and spreader tool to allow paramedics full access and extrication of the patient.
A 25-year-old man was transported by EMS to Hamot for his injuries. Two others involved were not hurt.
As of Saturday morning, they said the investigation into the incident is ongoing at this time.
Deputies were assisted by the Bemus Point Fire Department, Ashville Department, and Chautauqua County EMS. The highway was closed for around an hour as crews worked the scene.
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