A Batavia woman lost her life in a tragic three-car accident on Route 5 on Friday evening.
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office identified the deceased as 68-year-old Maryellen Wilber.
The crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the Town of Batavia when Wilber, driving westbound, veered into oncoming traffic and collided with two other vehicles. Wilber was pronounced dead at the scene.
One of the other drivers involved in the accident was taken to the hospital with injuries to the lower body. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash.
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