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Pedestrian killed in crash on Route 5 in Batavia

Posted at 11:07 PM, Nov 01, 2023

BATAVIA, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian.

The crash occurred in the area of 4077 Route 5 in Batavia just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

The sheriff's office said deputies found a man lying in the roadway who was struck by an SUV. The man has now been identified as 60-year-old Robert M. Schryver of Batavia.

According to the sheriff's office, the SUV was traveling west on Route 5 when Schryver attempted to cross the road on foot, entered the westbound lane and was struck. He was seriously injured and transported to UMMC where he later died from his injuries.

The crash remains under investigation and no charges have been announced at this time.