Sideswipe accident injures five

Five ambulances dispatched to crash scene

(Watertown, NY - May 31, 2010) The New York State Police in Watertown are investigating a two car sideswipe collision that occurred on State Route 3 in the Town of Hounsfield.

The collision which occurred at 1:48 PM, sent five people to the hospital.

The investigation determined that a 1997 Jeep Cherokee operated by Jordan Willette, age 20 of Canton, NY was traveling eastbound on State Route 3 in the Town of Hounsfield, Jefferson County. Willette apparently fell asleep while driving and crossed over into the westbound lane, sideswiping a vehicle operated by Heather Peers, age 16, of Syracuse, NY. Willette’s Jeep rolled over, and exited the roadway onto the shoulder.

Peers sustained minor abrasions. A front seat passenger in Peers’ vehicle, Tina M. Peers, age 43, also of Syracuse, complained of back pain, and the rear seat passenger Ryan Peers Syracuse, NY age 18, was admitted to the hospital for possible internal injuries.

Jordan Willette was listed in stable condition with a fractured leg, while his 20 year old front seat passenger Kyle D. Hawley of Norwood, NY is being examined for possible internal injuries.

Jordan Willette was issued tickets for Failure to Keep Right, and no seatbelt, while Hawley was issued a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt.

The injured persons were transported to Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown by Sackets Harbor Ambulance, Henderson Ambulance, Town of Watertown Ambulance, Dexter Ambulance, and Guilfoyle Ambulance. The New York State Police were assisted at the scene by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, as well as Fire Departments from Sackets Harbor, Town of Watertown, and Dexter.

Sideswipe accident injures five

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