Roosevelt Collins, 82, dies after having having possible medical episode, crashing car into embankment on County Road 18 in Gorham, New York
Modified Date:
Sun, 03/13/2022 - 5:25pmAccident Date:
Friday, March 11, 2022Deputies: Driver likely suffered medical event prior to fatal crash in Gorham(link is external)
The operator, identified as Roosevelt Collins, 82, of Penn Yan is believed to have experienced a medical emergency, causing his vehicle to leave the road and enter an earth embankment.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Roosevelt Collins
Roadway:
County Road 18City:
Gorham, NYCounty:
Ontario County, NYArea:
Rochester, NY