TTL News 313 Posted January 27, 2023 The West Elmira Police Department is investigating a fatal car vs. pedestrian motor vehicle accident that happened in the Town of Elmira yesterday. On Thursday, January 26th at about 1:21 PM, West Elmira Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the intersection of Glen Avenue and West Water Streets for a report of a person struck by a vehicle. Police say that a 72 year old Pine City woman was walking her dog across Glen Avenue and within the crosswalk. A GMC pick up truck driven by a 37 year old man turned left from West Water Street on to Glen Avenue and struck the woman. The victim was taken to Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre in critical condition, and later died of her injuries. Police say the investigation is still ongoing and the driver of the pickup truck is cooperating fully with police. The West Elmira Police Department asks that anyone with information about this incident call (607) 735-8600. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KarenK 384 Posted January 27, 2023 Sad. Interesting to see how this investigation ends. They always make it the driver's fault but quite often it isn't. More often than not anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
