ROCHESTER, Monroe County, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2026 — A Monroe County sheriff's deputy was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday, September 17, on Monroe-Orleans County Line Road. Three people in the other vehicle reportedly suffered minor injuries.
The deputy was reportedly responding to a separate call and traveling on Roosevelt Highway, where it turns onto Monroe-Orleans County Line Rd, according to the sheriff's office. Authorities say the deputy lost control while negotiating a curve, left the roadway, returned to it, and then struck a passing vehicle.
The other vehicle reportedly carried a female driver and two passengers, including a juvenile, authorities said. The driver and the teen passenger sustained minor injuries but declined medical treatment at the scene, according to the sheriff's office. The condition of the third occupant has not been released.
The deputy was taken to a hospital following the crash. Further details on the deputy's condition have not been released.
The crash remains under investigation by the sheriff's office. No additional information about the cause has been made public.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
What the Data Shows About Crashes Involving Emergency Vehicles
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 17,008 motor-vehicle crash deaths occurred outside passenger vehicles in crashes involving passenger vehicles in 2023. That figure includes pedestrians, cyclists, and occupants of other types of vehicles struck by passenger cars and trucks, a reminder that the risk in any two-vehicle crash usually falls heaviest on whoever is in the smaller or more exposed vehicle.
Crashes involving responding emergency vehicles carry their own particular risk profile. Officers, deputies, and first responders frequently travel through curves, intersections, or traffic patterns at higher speed while focused on a call, which can reduce the margin for correcting a skid or a lane departure. When a responding vehicle leaves the roadway and reenters traffic, the risk of a secondary collision with an oncoming or passing vehicle increases.
National crash data consistently shows that a large share of two-vehicle collisions happen on curves or during lane changes rather than in straight, low-complexity stretches of roadway. That pattern holds whether the vehicle involved is an ordinary commuter car or one responding to a call, and it's part of why agencies review these incidents closely afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is distracted driving a factor in so many crashes?
Even brief lapses in attention, whether from a phone, dashboard controls, or an emergency call, reduce the time a driver has to react to a curve, a stopped vehicle, or another car merging into the lane.
How do road conditions or curves contribute to loss-of-control crashes?
Curves reduce the margin for error at higher speeds, especially if the pavement is wet, uneven, or unfamiliar to the driver. A small steering correction can turn into a skid or a run off the road.
What should I do immediately after a car accident?
Move to a safe location if possible, call 911, and exchange information with the other driver. Seek a medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor, since some symptoms appear hours later.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Rochester, NY
Anyone involved in a crash in Rochester should get checked by a medical professional promptly, even if injuries seem minor at the scene, since adrenaline can mask pain from soft-tissue or head injuries. Take photos of the vehicles and the roadway if it's safe to do so, and get the responding agency's report number for your records. If you were a passenger or a bystander, write down what you remember while the details are fresh, including any road conditions or curves involved. Follow up with your own doctor in the days after, even after declining treatment on scene.
