GERRY - A Celoron man was killed in a two-vehicle accident Sunday on Route 60 in Gerry, just north of Cassadaga Valley Central School.
According to a police report by the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle driven by James F. Bush, 87, of Celoron, crossed over the center line of Route 60 and struck a vehicle being driven by Sarah A. Ficarro, 21, of Owego, around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.
After an investigation, it was determined Bush had suffered a medical emergency prior to the accident causing him to cross over the center line of the road.
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First responders are pictured on Route 60 at the scene of a fatal car accident on Sunday.
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Bush was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Ficarro was taken to WCA Hospital by the Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Department for minor injuries. She is expected to be released.
The Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Department was also assisted at the scene by the Gerry Fire Department and the Chautauqua County Fire Police, who assisted with traffic control. The investigation was handled by members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and the New York State Police.