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Maurice N. Smith, 47, of Westfield, was operating a loaded dump truck westbound on Route 5 in the town of Dunkirk when, according to Smith, another westbound vehicle stopped suddenly in front of his dump truck. Smith had to take evasive action to avoid a collison with this other vehicle. Smith’s dump truck then left the roadway, entered a ditch on the North side of Route 5, and struck a utility pole. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department, along with West Town of Dunkirk Fire and Rescue, responded to the scene of the accident which occurred around 8:45 a.m. Smith was treated at the scene for apparent minor injuries. Traffic was re-routed on Route 5 in the town of Dunkirk for several hours while the dump truck was removed. No charges were filed.

 

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