Wales, NY – Four Hurt in Car Crash on Route 78 near Woodchuck Rd

Wales, NY – Four Hurt in Car Crash on Route 78 near Woodchuck Rd

Posted by: Joanne Holcomb on May 21, 2023

Wales, NY (May 21, 2023) – At around 5:50 p.m. on May 19, emergency officials were notified that they were needed at the scene of a major motor vehicle accident that took place in Wales.

Wales, NY – Four Hurt in Car Crash on Route 78 near Woodchuck RdReports from authorities show that a gray Jeep Wrangler and a small gold SUV collided on Route 78 near Woodchuck Road. The impact of the crash caused the Jeep to go over the side of the roadway and three-quarters of the way down the embankment.

Multiple first responders were called to the scene of the accident.

A total of four people were injured as a result of the crash. Ambulances from Monroe, Elmer, and Strykersville responded to transport three of the victims. The fourth victim was transported by Mercy Flight.

At this time, the incident is being investigated.

We hope the injured victims are able to recover quickly. Our thoughts are with them at this time.