ORANGEVILLE, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Cheektowaga woman is facing a DWI charge after a crash with serious injuries in Wyoming County.
The crash occurred around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday on Route 20A in Orangeville and involved two vehicles.
The Wyoming County Sheriff's Office said after preliminary investigation, 43-year-old Patricia Reynolds of Cheektowaga was operating a Dodge pickup truck east on Route 20A, crossed the centerline and drove into the oncoming lane and struck a Chevrolet pickup truck that was traveling westbound. The driver of the Chevrolet was seriously injured and was transported to ECMC. Reynolds required heavy extrication to free her from her vehicle and was also seriously injured. She was transported to ECMC by Mercy Flight. Both drivers are described as stable.
According to the sheriff's office, multiple containers of an alcoholic beverage were allegedly located in Reynolds' vehicle and her breath allegedly smelled of alcohol. Deputies responded to ECMC where Reynolds was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and a blood sample was secured.
The sheriff's office said the investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending.
