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Amherst, NY (August 30, 2026) – Two people were evaluated after a two-car head-on crash on Friday afternoon, August 28, at Dodge Road and John James Audubon Parkway in Amherst.
According to an initial alert from New England Crash Alert, fire crews arrived to find two patients following the collision. One possible hospital transport was reported.
The initial dispatch also indicated that a 20-year-old man was experiencing chest pain. The crash remains under investigation.
We hope both people involved make a full recovery.
Why Can Head-On Crashes Result in Injuries to Multiple Occupants?
Head-on collisions can expose people in both vehicles to strong impact forces because the vehicles are moving toward one another before contact.
Occupants may experience rapid forward movement and sudden deceleration, which can affect the head, chest, neck, and other parts of the body.
Travel speed, impact angle, restraint use, seating position, and vehicle structure can all influence injury severity. When both vehicles are occupied, emergency crews may need to evaluate several patients even when the full extent of their injuries is not immediately clear.
