ALLEGANY, N.Y. (WKBW) — One person is dead and several others are injured following an accident on Cheese Factory Road in Allegany on Sunday evening.
According to New York State Police, a 70 year-old Bradford woman attempted to back out into the road, but ended up accelerating back into the driveway, hitting six individuals gathered on the front lawn.
State police said Ronald S. Piechota, 81, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another was airlifted to the Erie County Medical Center for treatment. Authorities say the four other victims were taken to local hospitals to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver, Peggy J. Errera, was evaluated by a Drug Recognition Expert and no forms of intoxication were found. According to state police, the investigation is still ongoing.
