NEWFANE, N.Y. (WKBW) — A town of Newfane car accident has sent two people to the hospital, according to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
On Monday evening, a 2017 Ford Escape was driving westbound on Ridge Road in Newfane, when the vehicle began to swerve.
The swerving vehicle, driven by 67-year-old Richard A. Tillotson of Lockport, struck a 2007 Chevrolet Impala driving eastbound on Ridge Round, causing the Ford Escape to lose control, leave the roadway, and strike a tree.
The vehicle came to rest against a residence located at 6866 Ridge Road.
First responders found an unresponsive Tillotson in the Ford Escape, and his pulse was restored after CPR was administered.
Tillotson was taken to Eastern Niagara Hospital Lockport before being transported to ECMC where he remains in critical condition.
The female driver, 27-year-old Danielle M. Rance of Appleton, was also taken to Eastern Niagara Hospital Lockport, but for a medical evaluation. Rance was treated and later released from the hospital.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing at this time.
