BYRON, Genesee County, N.Y., Nov. 8, 2026 — One person suffered a minor injury in a crash on Thursday, November 5, on Tower Hill Rd in Byron, according to fire officials.
The crash was reported at 6137 Tower Hill Rd, according to the Byron Fire Department, which responded to the scene along with South Byron Fire Department under a mutual aid call. One person was reported to have sustained a minor injury, though the extent of treatment was not released.
Details about how many vehicles were involved and what led to the crash have not been made public. It remains unclear whether any citations or further investigation are pending.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
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What steps should drivers take after a car accident?
Drivers should move to a safe location if possible, check for injuries, contact emergency responders, and exchange information with other drivers involved. Documenting the scene with photos can also help later.
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