ROCHESTER, Monroe County, N.Y., Nov. 14, 2026 — A crash at Dewey Avenue and Flower City Park left at least one person injured on Thursday afternoon, November 12.
The crash was reported around 5:21 p.m. at the intersection of Dewey Avenue and Flower City Park in Rochester. Monroe County's incident log listed the call as a motor vehicle accident with injuries and classified the medical response as basic life support, suggesting injuries were not considered life-threatening at the scene.
The log does not say how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash. It also does not specify the number or extent of injuries beyond confirming that at least one person was hurt. Monroe County emergency dispatchers logged the call; it is not clear from the record which agency responded or is investigating.
No further details on the cause of the crash, any citations, or possible contributing factors such as speed have been released as of Thursday. The circumstances remain under review.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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What steps should I take after a car accident?
Check for injuries, call 911 if needed, move to a safe location if possible, and exchange information with other drivers. Document the scene with photos if you're able, and seek medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor.
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Intersection collisions frequently cause whiplash, bruising from seatbelts or airbags, and injuries to the head or limbs, depending on the angle and speed of impact.
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Common causes include failure to yield, running red lights or stop signs, distracted driving, and misjudging the speed of oncoming traffic.
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