A 60-year-old man from Batavia was killed after being hit by a car while trying to cross the road. The incident occurred on West Main Street Road at around 6:55 p.m. The victim has been identified as Robert M. Schryver. The driver, a 27-year-old woman named Brittany Hill, was traveling westbound when the accident happened. Schryver suffered serious injuries and was taken to UMMC, where he later died. The investigation is ongoing. The Batavian reported
A 60-year-old man from Batavia was killed after being hit by a vehicle while trying to cross the road on foot. The incident occurred at around 6:55 p.m. on Wednesday in the vicinity of 4077 West Main Street Road, Batavia. The victim, identified as Robert M. Schryver, was struck between Delre’s Greenhouse and the former Dibble Family Center. According to the initial investigation, Brittany Hill, a 27-year-old woman from Akron, was driving a 2020 Gray Volkswagon SUV in the westbound direction when Schryver unexpectedly crossed the road in front of her vehicle. Schryver suffered severe injuries and was taken to UMMC, where he later passed away. The Crash Management Team and deputies are currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the accident. The Town of Batavia Fire, Batavia PD, State Police, and Mercy EMS provided assistance at the scene..
A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday at 6:55 p.m. on West Main Street Road in Batavia, resulting in the death of a 60-year-old man. The victim, identified as Robert M. Schryver, was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the road on foot. The area of the accident was situated between Delre’s Greenhouse and the former Dibble Family Center, west of Colonial Boulevard.
According to the initial investigation conducted by the Sheriff’s Office, Brittany Hill, a 27-year-old woman from Akron, was driving a 2020 Gray Volkswagen SUV in the westbound direction when Schryver unexpectedly crossed the road in front of her vehicle. Tragically, Schryver suffered severe injuries as a result of the collision and was immediately transported to UMMC. Despite the best efforts of medical professionals, he unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.
The Crash Management Team and deputies are currently conducting an ongoing investigation into the accident. The Town of Batavia Fire, Batavia PD, State Police, and Mercy EMS all provided assistance at the scene of the incident. The authorities are dedicated to thoroughly examining the circumstances surrounding this tragic event to determine the exact cause and any potential contributing factors.
This devastating incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for both pedestrians and drivers to exercise caution and remain vigilant while on the roads..