RPD, NYSP respond to accident on East Main Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Police Department and New York State Police are responding to a motor vehicle accident on East Main Street in Rochester.
A News 8 photographer was on scene and captured images of a severely damaged vehicle, which appears to have run into a pole and a tree.
A tow truck was also at the scene.
RPD: Two pedestrians hit by car after argument, driver in custody on Denise Road
News 8 is awaiting information about the status of the driver and the cause of the accident from authorities.
This is a developing story.
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