Deputies: Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hopewell crash
Summary
Motorcycle Crash Hopewell New York in Hopewell, New York: A 19-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash Friday in the Town of Hopewell, Ontario County, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. A 79-year-old driver traveling west on State Route 488 attempted a left turn into a residential driveway and failed to yield the right of way to the eastbound motorcyclist, who collided with the driver's vehicle. The motorcyclist was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the driver was medically cleared at the scene and issued a citation for failure to yield. A portion of State Route 488 was closed for about an hour during the investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Driver | Driver | Injured |
| 79-year-old driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Deputies: Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hopewell crash