A Van Buren Level girl was severely injured after a one-car crash on Route 5 close to Willow Street late Saturday evening.
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s deputies report the incident occurred simply earlier than 11:30 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies positioned a automobile that had overturned after leaving the roadway and hanging a avenue signal, a utility pole and a tree.
The operator of the automobile, Sharon D. Barnes, was driving eastbound when her automobile reportedly traveled onto the shoulder of the street after which continued right into a ditch. Barnes, 79, was reported to have suffered severe accidents within the crash.
She was transported by Alstar EMS and County Medic to Brooks-TLC Hospital System, the place she was ultimately transported to UPMC Hamot in vital situation.
Deputies had been assisted on the scene by the East Dunkirk and West Dunkirk Hearth Departments, Alstar EMS and County EMS. Route 5 was closed for a time period whereas the scene was cleared. An investigation to find out the reason for the accident is ongoing.